Barclays HireVue Questions & Practice
4-6 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2 minutes per question. No retakes — your first answer is final. Practise with AI-scored feedback.
~80,000+
Applications
~3-4%
Offer rate
~25-40%
HireVue pass rate
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Format
What the Barclays HireVue looks like
4-6 questions
Questions
30 seconds
Prep time
2 minutes per question
Answer time
None
Retakes
Sent 2-3 weeks after assessment.
Mix of behavioural and motivational questions.
AI and human reviewers evaluate responses — focus on clarity, structure, and genuine motivation.
Completed on the HireVue platform via browser or mobile app.
You can pause between questions but cannot return to previous answers.
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Barclays runs one of the more accessible bulge bracket HireVues, but "accessible" doesn't mean easy. As the largest UK-headquartered investment bank, they receive a disproportionate number of applications from UK university students — meaning the HireVue pool is large and competitive. Their questions are heavily behavioural with a strong emphasis on Barclays' values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship. Candidates who don't explicitly connect their answers to at least two of these values rarely advance.
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Question types
Barclays HireVue question breakdown
Behavioural
~50%STAR-format questions about past experiences — leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience. "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure to deliver results."
Motivational
~30%"Why Barclays?" and "Why this division?" questions. They want specific, personal reasons — not generic answers.
Commercial awareness
~20%Questions testing your knowledge of markets, deals, and Barclays's business. Follow the FT and know recent activity.
Real questions
Barclays HireVue questions
Motivational
- 1Why Barclays?
- 2What do you know about Barclays' investment banking division?
Behavioural
- 1Tell me about a time you worked under pressure to deliver results.
- 2Describe a situation where you showed initiative.
- 3Tell me about a time you worked in a diverse team.
- 4Describe a time you had to adapt to a significant change.
- 5Tell me about a time you showed resilience.
- 6Describe a time you influenced a group decision.
Commercial / Analytical
- 1Walk me through your CV.
- 2What does good client service mean to you?
Scoring
How Barclays scores your HireVue
Barclays evaluates HireVue answers using a combination of AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. AI flags patterns in speech and content, but human reviewers make the final pass/fail decision.
Values alignment
Barclays screens heavily against their five values. Know them and weave them into answers naturally.
Diversity of thought
They actively seek varied backgrounds and perspectives. Highlight what makes you different.
Client focus
Show understanding of client needs and how banking serves businesses and communities.
Commercial awareness
Know Barclays' position in the market — they're strong in UK/European deals.
Teamwork
AC group exercises test collaboration. Bring others in, build on ideas.
Analytical ability
Online assessments and technical interviews test numerical and logical reasoning.
Tips
Barclays HireVue tips
Reference Barclays' five values — Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship
Know their UK/European deal strength — reference a specific Barclays deal
Barclays offers hybrid working — shows they value balance. Reference this thoughtfully.
At AC: the presentation matters. Structure it clearly with an opening, 3 points, and a conclusion.
Barclays' bonus cap removal means potential payouts up to 10x base — shows ambition
Make eye contact with the camera lens, not the preview of yourself on screen. This creates the impression of confident, direct communication.
Keep every answer under 1 minute 50 seconds. Running out mid-sentence is one of the most common rejection reasons at this stage.
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