Data Scientist Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am in a Build, Delivery and Design team within Barclays take on data migration projects to 'Build the Bank'. I cover anything from mapping data, testing data and the programs for reporting purposes.

5/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Before starting my apprenticeship I did not know anything about data. I have now learnt how to code in SAS, python and R. With those skills i have created program that produce reports for my team.

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning the new coding languages along with learning how to work with a wide rang of colleges located around the world.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There are a few areas where it could be improved. Firebrand have been a bit touch and go where I submit any work to them and they have take 3/4 month to get back to me with any feedback.

4/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have revived a large amount of support include a development plan put in place to improve my weaker area's.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Not that much. Like maintained before they have take 3/4 month to get back to me regarding feedback for my project and the course revision packs have just been handed over for us to complete before our exams.

2/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Not a lot, I feel that I have learnt more by completing my day-to-day activities within work.

3/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I get involved in citizenship days where my team help the local community.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe the work ethic and atmosphere here is brilliant. There is also a lot of space for anyone's development as long as you have the right people to help to succeed.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?

Make sure that you are wanting the job because you want to make the place better show your true colors and you will go a long way.