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27th August 2005, Accra Microbanking scheme turns a traditional Ghanaian money collector into a venture capitalist.

11th October 2005, Elvington Aerodrome Mike Newman breaking his own World Blind Landspeed Record.

27th June 1967, North London Reg Varney withdrawns £10 from the world's first cashpoint transaction.

9th September 1986, New York Barclays is the first British bank to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

29th June 1966, Birmingham The launch of Europe's first credit card sparks a revolution in banking.

1st December 1958, Hanover Street, London Britain's first woman bank manager poses for an incredulous press.

Which programme is for me?

Our business is highly diverse. So we're able to offer graduate programmes to suit all kinds of skills and interests. If you need help in deciding which programme might be best suited to you, take a look at what inspires some of our graduates about the programmes that they are on.

Barclaycard
"The big selling point of Barclaycard is the exposure you get. You're expected to come up with fresh and new ways of doing things, with your own ideas and then you're given everything you need to run with them."
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Business Banking
"Business Banking has a fantastic reputation within the marketplace and our unrivaled proposition to customers provides a fantastic opportunity for anyone to develop not only their relationship skills, but also their fundamental banking skills."
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Global Sourcing
"Global Sourcing really enables you to see how we work as a global function. We're now truly global and I think this is one area which is specifically exciting moving forward and enables us to make deals and to provide to Barclays all over the world."
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GRCB Technology
"A fast-paced, FTSE 100 global IT company working within a bank that's got the ambition and drive to become a top 5 bank in the world."
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Finance
"The great thing about finance is that it's a function rather than a specific business, so this provides you with the opportunities to get an overview of many different businesses within the Barclays Group."
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HR
"People don't usually work for companies, people usually work for people. Human Resources is the team that is going to bring the people on board in the company and make you feel proud to be here."
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UK Retail Marketing
"If you want to make a difference to our customers, be creative, understand how messages and brand perceptions work, then marketing's definitely the place for you."
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Retail Banking
"You'll get front-line experience, dealing with customers, dealing with staff in an extremely time pressured and stressful environment. There are very few opportunities, certainly within the financial industry to get that sort of management experience."
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Tax
"I enjoy the fact that in Tax, you are learning all the usual business skills, but at the same time you're learning technical knowledge. We’re also studying for the ACA and I think that provides you with a really solid foundation for a career in finance, in Tax, or wherever you may go."
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Treasury
"The Treasury is an integral part of the bank and gives you exposure to many different areas. That allows you to gain the experience in order for you to have a rewarding and successful career in the banking industry."
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