Software Engineer Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Joining weekly stand ups, handling job tickets

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

    • I have learnt to reach out for help, how to code and understand basic code

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

    • I’m really enjoying this opportunity and experience

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

    • I think it is really well organised and a good work/study balance

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

    • A lot of support, having a supportive line manger and team makes my experience a lot better

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

    • I have great support from my training provider. If i’m ever in doubt i am able to just email my coach and ask for help

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

    • I think it aligns really well with my role so i am able to understand what work my teams are working on and help out where i can

    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.)

    • I am part of a hockey team, I play tennis and coach football on the weekends

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Amazing opportunity and support. Great company

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

    • Understand barclays values and make sure you’re passionate about what you are hoping to learn

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Northampton, Northamptonshire

March 2023

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