Barclays Bank Job description:
Barclays Bank utilises 5 core values which underpin everything they do, and it is these core values that every employer should strive towards achieving. The values are Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship and you should look to explain at the interview how you meet each one of the values. In addition to demonstrating the core Barclays Bank values, we also recommend you look to demonstrate the following responsibilities that are required to match the high standards required to work for this outstanding bank
Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to work for Barclays Bank?
"I have extensively researched the job description for this Barclays role and I feel confident I have all the necessary skills, qualities and attributes to perform well in the job. Having also researched your organisation, and spoken to some current employees, you are an exciting and innovative company to work for. I am someone who is looking for stable employment, where my core skills of customer focus, attention to detail, innovative thinking and working well under pressure are all utilised. As your company statement demonstrates, you are an organisation of opportunity makers who work collaboratively to help everyone rise. I very much want to be part of the Barclays Bank team and help you work towards continually delivering on that core statement."
Q2. What skills and qualities do you possess that are a perfect match for the 5 Barclays Bank values?
Q3. When working for Barclays Bank you need to demonstrate effective decision-making skills. Guide me through your decision-making process.
Q4. What are your top 3 strengths?
Q5. Customer service is at the forefront of everything we do here at Barclays Bank. How would you deal with our customers and clients?
Q6. At Barclays Bank, we are proud of the diverse team we employ. How do you work with people who are different from you?
Q7. Describe a time when you completed a difficult, time-sensitive task whilst under pressure.
Q8. Describe a time when you maintained confidentiality at work?
Q9. Describe a time when you dealt with a customer or client who wanted to make a complaint?
Q10. When have you worked as part of a team to complete a difficult task?
Q11. How do you keep your knowledge of the banking/financial industry current and up-to-date?
Q12. Tell me about a time when you acted on your own initiative to solve a problem.
5 TIPS FOR PASSING THE BARCLAYS BANK INTERVIEW!
TIP #1 - Barclays Bank are a highly-respected financial organization and they only want to employ people who can deliver on the core values that set them apart from their competitors. Before you attend the interview, we recommend you learn, study and be able to talk about the 5 core values when discussing what you know about Barclays Bank.
TIP #2 - Customer service will be one of the core assessable competencies at your Barclays Bank interview. Think of at least one occasion when you delivered outstanding customer service and care, and also one example when you went above and beyond what was required for a customer or client.
TIP #3 - You will be asked behavioural interview questions during your Barclays Bank interview, and when you respond to these types of questions, we recommend you utilise the STAR method for answer creation. Explain the SITUATION you were in; then explain to the interview panel the TASK that had to be done; then move on to what ACTION you took to achieve the TASK, and finally explain what the RESULT was. Within your Barclays Bank Interview Questions and Answers guide, we have provided you with a raft of STAR based responses to the perceived interview questions.
TIP #4 - Remember, Barclays Bank sets very high standards and you should demonstrate good manners and respect during the interview. Don't forget to dress smart/formal for your Barclays Bank interview, and have a strong set of questions to ask the interview panel at the end of your interview.
TIP #5 - At the end of your Barclays Bank interview, there will be a chance for you to ask the panel a number of questions. Here are 3 samples questions we feel would be suitable for your interview with Barclays:
QUESTION - What could I do within this role to help you better your competitors?
QUESTION - What plans do Barclays Bank have over the next 5 years?
QUESTION - If I am successful, what training would I undergo at the start of my employment to learn all about Barclays and the standards expected of me?
