Barclays Bank Life Skills

Next Steps

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-choose-my-next-step/school/ - wheel of strengths, what career is right for you, advice map, job board 

Virtual Work Experience

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-virtual-work-experience/school/virtual-work-experience/ - work experience

Preparing for an Interview

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-prepare-for-an-interview/school/ - practice interview skills, types of assessment centres and interviews

Help Applying for Jobs

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-help-applying-for-jobs/school/ - cv builder, covering letter, skills assessment online practice test, job quiz

The seven skills that get you ahead at work

The ability to solve problems is the most desirable skill for UK employers, according to research from Barclays.

Problem solving emerged as the most important of seven skills employers look for from job applicants, followed by creativity, leadership and adaptability. However, educators ranked the ability to analyse and solve problems using logic as unlikely to be as important as other skills, including communication, resilience and proactivity. Look at the following link for more information.

https://www.barclays.co.uk/business-banking/business-insight/life-skills/

Find tools, tips and guidance to help you plan and steer clear of bad money habits. There are interactive tools and resources to reflect on your financial skills and develop new ones. Look at the various links to each area below for more information.

Barclays Bank require pupils to register and to set up an online account, but once registered it is free. Follow the link below to get started.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/sign-in/young-person/

Overview

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/

Money Personality Quiz

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/money-personality-quiz/ - how you behave with money and developing good money skills

Money Talks

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/money-talks/ - Bank Accounts

34 Ways to Save

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/34-ways-to-save/ - Savings

Make it Through the Month

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/make-it-through-the-month/ - Managing your money

Budgeting and How to Stay Out of Debt

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-get-to-grips-with-money-and-my-payslip/school/budgeting-and-how-to-stay-out-of-debt/