Digital technology solutions analyst Review

by Barclays

Rating

9/10

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

I work in the infrastructure team so we deal with a lot of the background operations of the business. Dealing with third party suppliers and making sure all systems are running efficiently

10/10

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

I have Learnt a lot about coding, general knowledge about systems and the importance of the infrastructure of a business.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it, the team is really good and encourages me to ask questions. I like the format of the apprenticeship and the job is great

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Apart from some of the irrelevant topics that we learn in uni the format is great

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have regular calls set up and regular events set up for our wider early careers group

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from someone who has already completed this course and I am given plenty of time to focus on off the job also

10/10

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

Our team is very specific so apart from coding the rest of the course doesn’t apply to my job

4/10

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.)

Yes, I have joined the 5 a side team every Monday and there are plenty of network events that are set up that I aim to join all

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s great. Great pay, great people, and a lot of opportunities with many of benefits involved

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

Not everything is about grades! Get what you need and then focus on extra curricular activities and hobbies and interests also. This will make you stand out more instead of all having good grades