Apprentice Developer Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Glasgow
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Provide data analysis to colleagues within the bank
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really good experience, flexible working, great on the job work experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Data anlysis, programming, cloud development, application deployment, networking, business skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Really good due to flexible working. Company gives enough time to focus on university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as necessary
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Additional support is given to apprentices vs non-apprentices at university. Overall satisified
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Not everything covered at university is useful in the workplace however university provides a good foundation
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
Company offers plenty of events, training, and networking opportunities. Very much feel part of the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexible working, great benefits & pay, fully supportive, far better experience than university alone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Know and research your role
