Barclays early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Barclays's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Barclays. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Programmes (Investment Bank, Markets, Corporate Bank etc.) and Spring/Summer Internshipsgraduate schemeRolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: Some tracks3 stages
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- Investment Banking Off-Cycle Analyst / Capital Markets Off-Cycle Analyst (UK and European regions)off-cycle internshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks3 stages
- Discovery Programmespring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks
Graduate Programmes
How Barclays recruits
Current season (page undated). 3 stages, from Barclays's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Barclays names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Application form
Application form
Online application form on the Barclays careers site.
“Complete the application form on our careers site.”
Initial assessments
Online tests
Two short interactive online assessments on workplace performance and preferred ways of working, playable on mobile or tablet. Technical programmes add a technical skills assessment.
“It all starts with two short interactive assessments, which will tell us how you might perform in the workplace, and your typical or preferred ways of working. You can do this on any type of device, such as your mobile phones or tablet.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
In person or virtual, two or three stages including a motivational interview with a member of the leadership team. Third-party AI tools are banned during interviews.
“If you've been successful so far, we'll invite you to attend an assessment centre either in person or virtually.”
Higher and Degree or Graduate Apprenticeships
How Barclays recruits
Current season (page undated). 4 stages, from Barclays's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Barclays names them.
Application form
Application form
Register interest, then an online form of about 30 minutes covering work experience and academic background.
- about 30 minutes
“The form should take around 30 minutes to complete.”
Initial assessment
Online tests
Two short interactive assessments of likely workplace performance, on mobile or tablet, to be completed within five calendar days.
“You will need to complete the assessment within five calendar days”
Interview
Assessment centre
Motivational interview with leaders plus a group activity. Third-party AI tools are not allowed during the interview.
“we'll invite you to attend a motivational interview. You'll also be asked to participate in a group activity.”
Outcome
Offer
Offer and onboarding, or personalised feedback if unsuccessful.
“If we make you an offer, we'll start to arrange your on-boarding.”
Investment Banking Off-Cycle Analyst / Capital Markets
Same 3-stage process as the graduate programmes above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Programmes
Barclays does not exclude candidates needing UK visa sponsorship from applying, but weighs it against right-to-work candidate availability
“Candidates who do not have a current right to work in the UK, or who will require visa sponsorship from Barclays are not precluded from applying to internship and graduate opportunities. However, Barclays may take your work authorisation status into consideration depending on the availability of candidates with the right to work in the UK.”
Higher and Degree or Graduate Apprenticeships
Barclays does not state whether it sponsors visas for its degree apprenticeships.
“Candidates who do not have a current right to work in the UK, or who will require visa sponsorship from Barclays are not precluded from applying to internship and graduate opportunities.”
Investment Banking Off-Cycle Analyst / Capital Markets
Barclays will consider candidates who need visa sponsorship for UK internships, but says it may favour candidates who already have the right to work.
“Candidates who do not have a current right to work in the UK, or who will require visa sponsorship from Barclays are not precluded from applying to internship and graduate opportunities. However, Barclays may take your work authorisation status into consideration depending on the availability of candidates with the right to work in the UK.”
Discovery Programme
Barclays does not preclude candidates needing visa sponsorship from applying, but availability of right-to-work candidates is a factor.
“...who will require visa sponsorship from Barclays are not precluded from applying to internship and graduate opportunities.”
Barclays on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Barclays graduate scheme application process?
- Barclays's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application form, then Initial assessments, then Assessment centre.
- Does Barclays sponsor visas for graduates?
- Barclays does not exclude candidates needing UK visa sponsorship from applying, but weighs it against right-to-work candidate availability
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