Apprentice Developer Review

by Barclays

Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Provide data analysis to colleagues within the bank

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Data anlysis, programming, cloud development, application deployment, networking, business skills

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Really good experience, flexible working, great on the job work experience

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Really good due to flexible working. Company gives enough time to focus on university

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as necessary

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Additional support is given to apprentices vs non-apprentices at university. Overall satisified

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not everything covered at university is useful in the workplace however university provides a good foundation

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • Company offers plenty of events, training, and networking opportunities. Very much feel part of the company

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Flexible working, great benefits & pay, fully supportive, far better experience than university alone

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?

    • Know and research your role

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Glasgow

March 2023

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