I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (Wavertree, England) in Mar 2025
Interview
Was straightforward and very easy. Applied online. Did a personality test, then received a phone call from a recruiter, who asked basic questions then got invited to a group interview.
The interview was a group session evening and then a 121 interview at the end. In the group exercise you are split into two groups - 1 group does the interview first then, and the other group does the group activity next then you switch. Group exercise you have to sit in a circle and explain who your hero is. (This is part of your assessment) the 121 interview was very short, and the person who did my interview was very easy going, talkative and made the whole experience less nerve racking and a much more enjoyable experience. First interview I can say I actually had fun at. The recruiters explain the process very well and are also lovely.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at Barclays?
When have you had to show empathy?
How do you manage technical and digital solutions?
When was a time where you’ve had to manage risk? (I can’t remember if these were word for word but it was along them lines)
After the classic online assesment test i recived an invitation for an assesment center in person at they london office, it was composed by the interviews 2 back to back all in 1 morning with two senior people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you? Why barclays? And 3 stories where you used barclays values
No techincal just some explanation of the situation in the Markets and possible trade to do
Networked a lot with the analysts and associates. Got invited for first round - mostly techincal questions and some behavioral, Superday involves a technical round with a VP/Director and behavioral round with a MD.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in Barclays and in this group?