Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Barclays as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.29 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Sales and Investment Banking Analyst rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Investment Banking Summer Analyst and DCM Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Barclays takes an average of 3 days when considering 8 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Sales had the quickest hiring process (on average 3 days), whereas Sales roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 3 days).
Automatic test that had to be done in a very quick time and most questions were confusing and required more time to answer well/correctly. Did not hear back on the results yet.
QA task involves a simple question-and-answer format, focusing on logic-based questions. Each question is designed to be straightforward and direct, requiring clear reasoning and analytical skills to find the correct answers. The logic behind each question is easily understandable, making the overall process simple and engaging. This approach is ideal for those who enjoy solving logical puzzles and want to enhance their problem-solving abilities in an uncomplicated manner.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Barclays (Wavertree, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
Best interview I have ever had. Completely different from any other.
Really got a chance to explore all the benefits of the company including a full office tour. All staff were friendly and I enjoyed the honesty of the company
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who was your childhood hero.
What experience do you have in customer service
Can you work from home