Barclays reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(22,130 total reviews)
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85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Barclays has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 22,130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barclays employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Oct 29, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It is well recognized in the street. With the acquisition of Lehman, the firm has grown significantly. It has gained good reputation among peers and has agressively gained market shares in a lot of areas. Good place for a starter.

Cons

Headquarter is in London. New York branch is really treated as a branch. All the decisions are made in London. The Lehman acquisition is more like a reverse acquisition. A lot of the 3000 Barclays ppl have lost their job. Many senior positions are taken by ppl from Lehman. This company does not award loyal employees. The longer you stay, the more likely your pay will be screwed. Bonus is at a very low level as compared to the peers in the street.

4.0
Sep 28, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Intern Program. 10 weeks of a well constructed program. They encourage you to meet directors and managing directors - which is a great idea - and the directors seem to be quite used to the idea by now and sometimes take the interns out to lunch

Cons

its located in canary wharf - not in the city. some people who like to drive may prefer this, but depending on where you live it leads to a longer commute

1.0
Sep 3, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Barclays Bank in general does seem to have a good infrastructure for progressing and career development, and I think it's a good place to form a career... if you're lucky enough to be in a position in which you feel happy, supported and comfortable.

Cons

The pay is horrendously bad.. pretty much minimum wage. The benefits are almost non-existant and seem to mostly revolve around things which will make the bank more money (Credit cards anyone?). The support for employees in times of personal issues is appalling.

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