Cyber security apprentice Review
at Barclays
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Radbroke Hall, Knutsford WA16 9EU, UK
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
I help protected the Bank's assets employees and colleagues
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
A lot it is very interesting and isn't even a career path I thought I could do but now I have started it I really like it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I've learnt more in a year working at the bank than I did in 5 years of high school
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very good qa have good communication which helps and the career coaches are on hand to help throughout the day
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A lot of support as I have a whole team working round me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some support however sometimes it is hard especially with the covid situation that its hard to learn online
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Infrastructure allows me to understand somewhat of the banks system security and in term helps me communicate at a high level with people
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Yes I haven't personally done it but there is
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great work environment for anyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be yourself, loads of people turned up on our assessment day and played a role and was over eager and it comes across as arrogant and cocky
