Software developer Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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 job included working closely with my project team, contributing to requirements and developing new additions to my project
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have grown as a developer. Getting to work full time alongside my studies gives my learning some purpose
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite well. There should be some more allocated time to complete university repports
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
they support me when i ask for it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They have a very helpful graduate apprentice team that care about their student
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
they are loosely 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.)
2/5
It is hard to find time
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
a large company with many opertunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Have an open mind. A lot of the time you are there to develop your soft skills. Don't worry about your technical capabilities
