Barclays
In this project I have been given the task of researching an industry
that I have an interest in. There are three sections to this
assignment, in which the first part requires me to undertake some
secondary research on the sector, which I have chosen. Using secondary
information from sources such as reputable newspapers, journals and
industry reports with other various sources will help me obtain this
information. In the second part of this assignment, I will be
identifying the qualities, experiences and qualifications that are
required by my chosen sector and this will be linked to the final part
of the report where I will be considering the ways in which a
candidate can be assessed by a potential employer in my sector.
Company overview
Barclays is a UK based financial services group involved in primarily
in banking, investment banking, and investment and management through
its “subsidiaries that include, Barclays Bank, Barclaycard, Barclays
Global Investors, Barclays Private Clients, Barclays International and
Barclays Capital”[1]. It is headquartered in London and currently
employs about 76,000 people.
(http://www.banking-business-review.com)
During the fiscal year ending December 2004, Barclays recorded
revenues of £20,768 million, an increase of 13.9% over 2003. This was
primarily due to the strong performance of Barclay’s capital. The
operating profit of the company during fiscal year 2004 was £4,502
million, an increase of 12.4% over 2003. The net profit was £1,730
million during fiscal year 2004, an increase of 23.2% over 2003.[2]
Barclays
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[1] http://www.banking-business-review.com
[2] http://www.banking-business-review.com
[3]
http://www.banking-business-review.com/companyprofile.asp?guid=690B1833-5BB1-44B6-866A-FC38B1F7D4E8&alpha=b
[4] http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/news/91.htm
[5] http://www.hjventures.com/glossary-PEST-analysis.html
[6] http://www.marketingteacher.com/Lessons/lessonPEST.htm
[7] http://www.society.barclays.co.uk/comm_social_inclusions.htm
[8] http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/05/24/internet_banking_oft/
[9]
http://www.society.barclays.co.uk/comm_people_with_disabilities.htm
[10] www.barclays.co.uk
[11] http://newsroom.barclays.co.uk/news/data/535.html
[12] www.barclays.com
[13] http://newsroom.barclays.co.uk/news/data/264.html