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).
2 interviews, described as assessment centre but not - there were five other people but the interviews were one to one. Only behavioural questions, no technical questions. Offer / rejection calls were made within three days of the interview. Very efficient.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to use multiple data sources to make a decision
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Barclays in Dec 2025
Interview
2 technical rounds 1 HR round. mostly python programming and medium DSA questions and questions related to projects in resume in technical rounds. typical HR questions like a situation where you faced a problem and how you overcame, a situation where you worked in a team and how will you resolve a conflict if it ever arsises and job interests.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
python : loops, recursion, etc code on paper
DSA: medium level question prefix sufix arrays, priority queues, etc
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Barclays (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Mainly indexed on technical questions with a set time limit. Need to make sure all questions are answered before the time runs out. Limited behavioral questions and Q&A time. Pen and paper allowed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How is the market, and where is the S&P 500 traded at?