software engineer Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

currently completing a bootcamp for coding so days are spend active learning and workshops

6/10

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

yes learnt the basics of javascript and a few didnt platforms

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i enjoy learning new things, and then putting them into practice. the people i have met not only at my role but within the programme are vast and knowledgeable

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

programme could be structured better, there are some issues with test within the new system that multiverse is using. which is leading to false negatives while we are trying to work through it and confusion

4/10

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

weekly meetings during bootcamp with the prospect of more indepth support once we are in role

7/10

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

we can message trainers and delivers on slack. and then are able to share screen and work through the problems. The coach and the training deliever have been great

9/10

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

unsure at the moment due to only being in the bootcamp

5/10

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 barclays has a vast array of events, clubs and activities that you can do. they even offer free gym and squash courts at the campus i am at

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great place to work and stable

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

i enjoy working here, its a hub in the area. Please are nice and the facilities are great