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Barclays Assessment Centre
Quick answer
Barclays' assessment centre combines a group exercise, a case study or presentation, and values-based interviews. Expect strengths-based questions mapped to Barclays' values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship), plus division-relevant technical or practical content for banking and technology routes.
About the Barclays assessment centre
Barclays assesses capability and values together through realistic exercises. Technology candidates may face practical technical tasks; banking candidates more case and commercial content.
The exercises
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Group exercise | Team task while assessors observe collaboration and influence. |
| Case study / presentation | Analyse a scenario and present recommendations. |
| Values/strengths interview | Behavioural questions mapped to Barclays' values. |
Likely questions
- 1Present your recommendation for this scenario.
- 2Tell me about delivering excellent service.
- 3Why Barclays?
- 4Describe collaborating on a difficult task.
- 5Walk me through a technical concept (division-specific).
How to pass
- Learn the five Barclays values.
- Structure case output.
- Balance contribution in the group task.
- Prepare division content.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not knowing the values.
- Unstructured presentation.
- Group-task imbalance.
- Weak technical prep.
Frequently asked questions
What does Barclays assess at its assessment centre?
Collaboration, structured thinking and alignment with its values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship), plus division-relevant technical capability.
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