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Barclays Bank Job Description And Core Skills / Responsibilities

Barclays Bank Job Brief:

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:

Barclays Bank Key Responsibilities:

• Outstanding customer service and care;
• Honesty, integrity and respect;
• Treating employees, team members, clients, customers and stakeholders with respect and dignity;
• Being able to work effectively under pressure;
• Work towards achieving the Barclays Bank company objectives;
• Effective decision making and problem solving;
• Working collaboratively with others;
• Striving to achieve the highest standards possible;
• Being responsible for your actions;
• Adapting to and embracing change;
• Continually developing and always progressing.

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?

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