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Barclays

Technology Analyst Review

at Barclays

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Very good. Communication can be better, not more, better, more focused information that is actually relevant
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is an interesting course

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A fair amount
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A fair amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It does not. But I may open doors to new opportunities
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
No
Why?
Because it can be a very stressful position to be in, if you are good at your job people forget you’re an apprentice and expect more on top of the university work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be strict with work life balance and set out clear boundaries that you maintain.
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