T Level Placement Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I’m doing a software engineering type job, which involves a lot of testing and quality engineering, as well as creating and automating tests.

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

    • JavaScript skills, communication and I have gained a lot of confidence. I have also learned to be more collaborative when working in a team.

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

    • I enjoy it very much, I enjoy the freedom and independence. I have had the chance to prove my self by being responsible which makes me feel more confident.

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

    • It’s very organised and structured, even when changes are made the changes are small and I am immediately informed about it.

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

    • A lot

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

    • Not a lot to be perfectly honest, my teacher barely does anything, half of the time he’s fixing one of his instruments while we are confused.

    3/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not at all, I have not been taught anything good by Calderdale college to be perfectly fair. But the opportunity to work at lloyds is superb.

    3/10
  • 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.)

    • Not that I know of, however I have heard about networking events but have not been invited to any so far.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it’s a great opportunity to start your career

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

    • Be confident, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. People are more relatable to you than you think.

Details

T Level

Banking

Halifax

March 2024

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