Software Engineer Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
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!
4.5/5
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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:
5/5
training
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
loving it, just struggling with certain aspects of it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes everything i have learned is new to me
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
great to be fair. only issue is bank holidays haven't been accounted for and some of the tasks are not well explained or the videos dont match the task
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
good so far, apprentice managers have been great and line manager supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
bit early to say so far really but god until now
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
im not doing my role yet so i dont know, i guess with my role being software engineering it will be pretty beneficial
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
not yet
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
always been very good to me and this is an amazing opportunity that most employers woulnt offer it
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
depends what job they apply for, i dont really understand the question. i would ensure they knew of the opportunities available if they got accepted
