Decision Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Using different data analytics programme to generate insights to support business decisions.

8/10

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

Through the programme, we have different trainings regarding to SQL, Excel, Python through internal and external providers.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far, I am enjoying the programme as it provide me a chance to try new things, develop my skillsets which lead me to a better career path. Although, time is limited which sometimes I am struggling to learn different data languages at the same time.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was not very clear on the hiring process. I do not know am I getting the offer or not until the HR sent out a meeting invite. Since the programme start, not clear on the OTJ requirement, we not able to use work laptop to access university materials.

5/10

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

Line manager fully support with the university lecturers and provided helps when asked.

9/10

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

I can asked 121 catch up with the module lecturer for advices. And there is some support sessions after each module lessons which provide an opportunity for us to ask questions.

9/10

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

Helps a lot on logical thinking and also some skillsets.

10/10

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.)

Yes, there is some end of year activity, regular team meetings and a chance can go to other office to meet the rest of the team.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Barclays not only a bank, but also provide training opportunity like Apprenticeship for people not having qualifications in UK before. Also the other benefits like pension, life assurance etc is a plus.

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

Choose the aspects you like and passion, look for the opportunities regularly.