Solution Architect Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Knutsford
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
I work in Governance and overlook technology deals. I work with Excel and Tableau a lot. I have various meetings each day to discuss current work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is very accomodating to needs and there is a lot of work on wellbeing. This makes it very enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have learnt many new skills on Excel, Powerpoint, Tableau, SharePoint, Confluence and Visio.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Given the circumstances when I joined it has been organised very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from colleagues and any various needs I have. Wellbeing is a key focus of Barclays.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support from Manchester Met is good but could be better
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I think for some roles it would really help but for mine specifically nothing from first year related.
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 would be if not for Covid
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very inclusive company who focus of wellbeing which I have found very good. They make sure that you are happy doing what you are doing and that your job role is what you're wanting to do.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be prepared and confident.
