Software Engineer Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
3.2 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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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:
3/5
I am a software engineer so I am coding in java and building a new payment platform with a team of engineers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoyed the process of learning new skills within my company however the apprenticeship provider part of the programme felt tick boxy and i didn't learn a lot form the provider themselves
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
During and since leaving the apprenticeship I have learned a lot of new skills, engineering is constantly changing and therefore you are constantly learning
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the structure was good, it was clear what my objectives were and what the KSBs i had to hit to pass the apprenticeship were, there was a lot of checkpoints to ensure i made deadlines
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, i would say 95% of my learning came from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The support was there in terms of objectives and what we needed to achieve, i had check ins with my mentor who was able to check my progress and call out any issues if applicable, the training however was either a little too complex or too high level, most of my knowledge i received from my employer
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I dont really think the provider side done a lot for me performing in my role apart from help me understand engineering basics
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 there are a lot of social events and clubs and coding clubs to join
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
In terms of an apprenticeship i would suggest lloyds as it was a great way to start a new career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
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