Technology Apprentice Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance, Information Technology
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Attending daily stand up with my team, shadowing experienced devs, working on projects, attending training sessions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am loving it!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I am learning various coding languages and concepts
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support. There is always someone there to offer advice and support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everyone is very approachable and extremely helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has taught me lots of the theory that I use in work. It has helped me gain a better understanding of why we do things the way we do
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are but due to covid restrictions, I have been unable to get involved
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Barclays has changed my life. I feel so grateful for my position within this company. I would recommend Barclays as an employer to everyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be yourself. Be honest. Be kind.
