Tech Analyst Higher Apprentice Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Write requirements for new projects and work alongside POs Testers and Builders to ensure all business needs are being met. I also complete some data analysis to aid in completing tasks

9/10

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

I have learnt how to write user stories and use software such as Jira and Confluence

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel like the relationship between Uni and the Business could be improved

7/10

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

Very supportive

10/10

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

10/10

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

I haven't really been able to show skills learnt in my day to day job yet

5/10

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.)

Football and Karting Club

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great facilities and good support. Enjoyable Job

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

Draw as much previous experiences as you can in interviews and spend time discussing with career advisors prepping for application process