Higher Technology Apprentice Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Glasgow
Review Submitted: March 2023
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!
4.5/5
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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:
4/5
My role is still being developed, but my day-to-day includes a lot of learning of different areas, and adapting to new situations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is very enjoyable as the people who handle it and are included are very welcoming and helpful
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills and developed existing ones and being put into a new team and role, does expand your experience and learning opportunities
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support when working towards projects/assignments and exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The things I learn from my training provider help me immensely in my role and everything is corelated.
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 a lot of extra-curricular activities at work and they can be accessed easily.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very welcoming place to work and is neither to hard or too easy
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
At the start of the apprenticeship, you might not get a lot of work but you can still learn early on with a lot of other opportunities.
