Data Scientist Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Supporting different projects with different project leaders. Investigate about different database. Meeting with stakeholders and understand their needs. regular team meeting to catchup.

10/10

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

Different programming skills including: Python SQL Understanding different platform: Excel HUE Teradata SAS

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Involving in different project and have new challenge. Learnt new skills. Supportive team and colleagues.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

lack of communication between university and company. system restriction which caused issue with uni assignment.

7/10

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

Regular one to one with my line manager. Regulate team meeting to check on the progress on the current project. Regular meeting with Uni and HR.

10/10

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

Very supportive. Time offered to complete my study and assignments. Help with any questions.

10/10

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

developed different programming skills that is helpful in my current role.

9/10

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.)

variety of professional networking events

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Diversity and Culture. Very supportive in colleagues' well-being.

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