Mainframe Performance Analyst Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Knutsford
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
My dat to day role consists of monitoring and ensuring all mainframe systems are running optimally and they are not constrained. I look at the capacity of the boxes and monitor to ensure there are no issues. My role also consists of communicating frequently with other mainframe teams to ensure all their jobs, which are running on the systems, are not causing issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the program. It has been a great learning experience and has allowed me to meet people i would otherwise have never known. It has also allowed me to develop personally and become a much more confident person. The program is exciting and is always providing new challenged for me to face.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have constantly been developing skills throughout my degree apprenticeship. The main skill is communication, i have to communicate with different personal and team members on a frequent basis to ensure my role is completed sufficiently. I also am completing many more presentations and therefore improving my presentation skills which is vital for my development.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program is very well structured. Everything is planned meticulously and is catered around each individual to ensure we are developing as best we can. We also have many colleagues who we are able to communicate with to again ensure we are developing and getting the help that we require on a daily basis.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great deal of support from my employer, as well as financial support by them paying for my education they also provide training sessions and conferences which help with any skills we need to develop. There is also a great deal of emphasis put on communication with other colleagues when required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again, i receive a great deal of support from my training provider. I have a skills coach who is constantly available for general support if required and is constantly working with me to ensure i am getting the best grades possible. I also have the full support form all lecturers who i am working with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel my qualification directly helps me perform better, this is as my qualification has been designed around the mainframe department and therefore everything that i am working on towards my qualification directly links to my day to day role. This knowledge is helping me perform better in my professional role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many extra-curricular activities which i am able to get involved with when we are working from the office. These include but are not limited to: football teams, rugby teams, golf clubs, gyms. I feel all of these offer a break from the workplace and help me to network more than i would without them
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Barclays is a well ran and supportive company for all apprentices. I have already recommended Barclays to multiple friends and have a couple who are on an apprenticeship due to this. Barclays is a secure job which allows you to develop all skills while earning a good wage in a helpful environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be ready to work hard and give up some of your personal time to better yourself both personally and professionally. It is no walk in the park so make sure you are ready mentally for the workload but also be ready to meet some great, knowledgeable people who are always willing to help you.
