FAQs

• 1. How much will I be paid?
  You’ll receive a competitive starting salary plus a one-off sign-on bonus and a mobility allowance. We also offer a range of additional benefits including personal development budget, 25 days’ holiday, pension and a share options scheme.
• 2. If I’m successful, when will I start?
  The beginning of September 2009.
• 3. I’m not a recent graduate and have some years’ work experience. Can I still apply?
  Yes, we encourage applications from graduates with work experience.
• 4. Is there an upper age limit for applications?
  No, we encourage applications from all age groups.
• 5. Can existing Barclays’ employees apply?
  Yes, we encourage applications from existing employees who are graduates. Your application and assessment will follow the same process as that of external candidates.
• 6. What provisions do you make for graduates with a disability?
  We judge applicants on their ability and nothing else, and we work hard to help those with disabilities as much as possible. There’s a section on the application form where you can tell us if you need special help at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact us to find out more. Email us at barclays.graduates@reed.co.uk or call our Graduate Recruitment Hotline on 0845 241 4936.
• 7. Do you support study for professional qualifications?
  Yes, if the subject is relevant to your business area. Please go to the Graduate programmes to find out more.
• 8. What is the closing date for applications?
  The deadline is 31st December 2008 for graduate programmes and 13th February 2009 for internships. However vacancies close as places are filled so make sure you’re quick off the mark.
• 9. Can I start my online application form and then come back to it later?
  Yes – there’s a facility to save your application.
• 10. Can I get a paper copy of the application form?
  Yes, but we’d rather you applied online if possible as online applications are received and processed faster. However, we can send you a paper form in exceptional circumstances and this won’t harm your application. Call the Graduate Recruitment Hotline on 0845 241 4936 to ask for a paper or Braille form.
• 11. Can I get hold of a copy of the brochure?
  This year we don’t have a brochure – all information is on our website.
• 12. Do you reimburse any expenses run up during the recruitment process?
  Yes, we reimburse reasonable expenses up to £50 (supported by receipts). In exceptional circumstances we might pay higher expenses, but you must contact barclays.graduates@reed.co.uk for authorisation.
• 13. How long do the programmes last?
  Each programme differs and may last from 12 months to three years. Please go to Graduate programmes to find out more.
• 14. What career development will I expect?
  To help you be as productive as possible as quickly as possible we give you everything from a thorough induction, a mentor and a buddy through to online and off-the-job training courses, support to study for professional qualifications and a personal self-development budget. All this on top of a carefully structured graduate development programme.
• 15. Will I have the chance to work elsewhere in Barclays during the programme?
  All programmes offer rotations to give you insights into different parts of their business. This varies by programme – please go to Graduate programmes for details of the rotations.
• 16. What happens at the end of the programme?
  You’ll have excellent career prospects no matter which programme you join – click on the programme you’re interested in and go to Life after the programme to learn more.
• 17. How many vacancies are there?
  We’re looking for around 200 graduates to join our programmes.
• 18. What qualifications do I need to apply?
  This differs by programme – please go to Graduate programmes for details.
• 19. What support will I receive during my programme?
  Lots. We hire and develop the best people and support personal development in every way we can. As soon as you join we’ll assign you a buddy and a mentor to help you find your feet and offer advice throughout the programme. You'll also learn a great deal from the other graduates who join with you – you'll go through the programme as a class and stay in close touch throughout. Click on Support along the way for more details.
• 20. Where will I be based?
  That depends on your programme and differs by business – please go to Graduate programmes for details.
• 21. Can I apply if I require assistance in gaining a Work Permit?
  This depends on your programme and differs by business - please go to the Graduate Programme section for more information on the programme you wish to apply to.