data analysist Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Knutsford
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
I work in data analysis.
I develop projects assigned to me that will hold data within Barclays databases.
I need to work with different processes within the bank to ensure everyone is working towards the same goal.
I develop projects assigned to me that will hold data within Barclays databases.
I need to work with different processes within the bank to ensure everyone is working towards the same goal.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it, it is so interesting, to see and learn all the processes involved, but it is also very challenging at the same time. there have been moments where i have doubted myself but i work with a great team whoa r eon hand to help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, loads.
How to create and code tables in SQL
How to produce data visualizations
The importance of working agilely.
Communication
How to create and code tables in SQL
How to produce data visualizations
The importance of working agilely.
Communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structured, yes. There is a procedure that you need to maintain and follow when producing your work. This ensures your work is done correctly. As other areas of the bank need your work to progress your own, it is important you keep communicating with other areas of the team, especially if you are facing difficulties progressing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support is incredible. My people leader is amazing, cannot do enough for you. As someone who is neuro divergent, it is reassuring to know i have someone to turn to who understands the challenges i face daily.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty.
My skills coach has been fantastic and always on hand to help with my apprenticeship.
My skills coach has been fantastic and always on hand to help with my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are similarities that i can bring into my role but that differs from course to course. Take the SQL course as an example, that is what i use from day to day so was very relevant but Java and programming not so much.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, i frequently play sports, football, squash, with colleagues after work. Socials are always put on for colleagues to.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic employer. Cannot do enough for you to see you succeed.
From day one they helped my with my physical issues as well as putting me into touch with the correct people to help aid my negro and mental health issues. amazing place to work.
From day one they helped my with my physical issues as well as putting me into touch with the correct people to help aid my negro and mental health issues. amazing place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Trust the process.
There will be times where you will question your decision, you will feel like you are in over your head, but keep working hard, work with your colleagues and things will click. It wasn't designed to be easy. When you start to struggle and feel demotivated, remember how far you've come.
There will be times where you will question your decision, you will feel like you are in over your head, but keep working hard, work with your colleagues and things will click. It wasn't designed to be easy. When you start to struggle and feel demotivated, remember how far you've come.
