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Barclays Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 3 Dec 2024

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Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 2-4 weeks
Result
 -

I applied via campus placement at K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai and was interviewed in Sep 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

They had given 10 MCQs questions based on OOPs(Java), 2 MCQs on SQL, 1 SQL Query to run and 1 DSA question to code based on Strings, so overall 14 question. Difficulty level was easy to Medium.

2

One-on-one Round (7 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the time complexity of different sorting algorithms.
  • Q2. Usage of Hashmaps and Dictionaries
  • Q3. Explain 4 pillars of OOPs (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance and polymorphism)
  • Q4. Explain JOINS(Inner join, LEFT Join etc)
  • Q5. Why Barclays? What do you think we do?
  • Q6. How do you manage stress and prepare yourself to work under tight deadlines? Can you describe a situation from the past where you faced a similar challenge and ...read more
  • Q7. Asked a few questions on the projects I mentioned in my resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Barclays Software Engineer Intern interview:
  • OOPS
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Database Management
  • DSA
  • Arrays
  • Strings
  • Stacks
  • Sorting algorithms

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
Selected  Selected

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Online logical abd arithmetic test

2

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Learn Barclays values RISES
3

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations

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Personal Banker Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Group Discussion Round

Group discussion with 18 to 15 folks.. With two moderators

2

Language assessment Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Multiple questions were asked one on one. Generic questions about your best holiday... Fondest memory.
3

One-on-one Round (4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about your previous work experience
  • Q2. Reason for leaving the previous job
  • Q3. Reasons for joining barclays
  • Q4. Mock calls with the interviewers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The process is time consuming as it is a walk in hiring process. Be patient and carry refreshments. Be well prepared with the background of the company and their mindset. Relate your work experience and your professional goals with their mindset.

Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via campus placement at Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Mar 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

It was easy they were asked cognitive,verble,reasoning questios and 2 coding question,and 1 sql query it was online

2

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion on projects then asked some question on oop,sql query
  • Q2. Asked question on dsa it was easy like reverse linked list and how to detect loop in linked list and how to delete it
3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion on projects,and give situational question
  • Q2. Then ask about family background

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Senior Executive Operations Interview Questions

user image somnath salunkhe

posted on 6 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Assignment Round

It was good experience

2

Aptitude Test Round

Logical test, number series test

3

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well prepared

Process Advisor Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023.

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Previous exp qstns along with JD qstns

2

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. JD qstns and previous work experience
  • Q2. Skillset and why should u choose this company and why should i hire u
3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous Salaries and why u leave the company
  • Q2. Expected salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning and yes remember and revise what is the process of doing your wrk. And yes as per JD go through it also.

Assistant Risk Manager Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 4-6 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is bond duration
  • Q2. What is bond convexity
2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is option greeks
  • Q2. What is BSM and explain

Business Analyst interview

user image Placement Interview

posted on 28 Oct 2021

Intern Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Few Aptitude Questions around OOPS and then SQL queries on hackerearth

2

One-on-one Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. One on One round by Barclays VP. The person seemed less interested in taking interview and questions were based on Resume and HR
  • Q2. Where do u see ur self in next 5 years
  • Q3. Barclays RISES.. how do u align urself

Software Intern Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

OOP,DBMS,SQL were focused.

2

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. What so you know about SQL an dits queries in detail.

Barclays Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Barclays interview for freshers?
Barclays interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Barclays interview process for freshers are One-on-one Round, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Barclays interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Barclays. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Barclays expect are Risk Analytics, Risk Management, Statistics, Analytics and IT Project Management.
What are the top questions asked in Barclays interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Barclays interview for freshers -

  1. How you will find the smallest of 4 numbers without using >.< and min function ...read more
  2. How many barbers are required for a hypothetical town with 10000 peop...read more
  3. How do you explain classes and objects to a 1st standard k...read more
How long is the Barclays interview process?

The duration of Barclays interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Interview Process at Barclays for Freshers

based on 18 interviews in last 1 year

Interview experience

3.8
  
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People are getting interviews through

based on 21 Barclays interviews
Campus Placement
Job Portal
Referral
Company Website
WalkIn
33%
19%
14%
10%
10%
14% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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