Software Engineer Apprentice Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in a software engineering team and am supported and trusted in writing new code

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I had 0 previous experience in programming or coding. The team I work in has been incredibly supportive and has explained everything i've learned so far

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Programme so far has been incredibly satisfying. Looking backwards it's almost incredible I got this far. Employer has been terrific, input or support from training provider could be better

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Employer is taking care of virtually all of my learning. Senior programmers commit a lot of time and effort in teaching me. Learning from training provider can be improved

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I doubt my employer could do anything more than this in helping, supporting and teaching me

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Training provider is mostly concerned with me passing the exams than with actually providing training

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Qualification in my programme is only at the end

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Employer offers dozens of different opportunities for personal and professional improvement, from hackatons to networking evens to social gatherings, and are happy to pay for any qualification or additional training

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Being working for Lloyds for four years in different roles. Even before my apprenticeship, they are sincerely and seriously committed to one's improvement

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

    • Show your curiosity. Show you're eager to learn and up for a challenge. Be yourself and you'll be fine!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology, Engineering

Edinburgh

February 2023

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