Software Engineer Apprentice Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work in a software engineering team and am supported and trusted in writing new code

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I had 0 previous experience in programming or coding. The team I work in has been incredibly supportive and has explained everything i've learned so far

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Programme so far has been incredibly satisfying. Looking backwards it's almost incredible I got this far. Employer has been terrific, input or support from training provider could be better

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Employer is taking care of virtually all of my learning. Senior programmers commit a lot of time and effort in teaching me. Learning from training provider can be improved

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I doubt my employer could do anything more than this in helping, supporting and teaching me

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Training provider is mostly concerned with me passing the exams than with actually providing training

4/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Qualification in my programme is only at the end

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Employer offers dozens of different opportunities for personal and professional improvement, from hackatons to networking evens to social gatherings, and are happy to pay for any qualification or additional training

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Being working for Lloyds for four years in different roles. Even before my apprenticeship, they are sincerely and seriously committed to one's improvement

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

Show your curiosity. Show you're eager to learn and up for a challenge. Be yourself and you'll be fine!