Incident Management Review

Dealing with clients and stakeholders, resolving disputes, ensuring progress and value is created for the client. One day a week I go to university where I study for a digital and technological solutions degree.

Yes - A lot of regular business skills, as well as access to many qualifications

I enjoy my program, but had some issues with workload and work life balance

I rarely know what I'm doing, mostly to do with the university than the company, but the structure and organisation was confusing, wasn't explained well, and the rules for the apprenticeship changed as I took it which confuses things

The support is flawless, but not enough social events. I know of lots of employees who have never seen a DXC office, have never gone out after work, never been to any work events - Due to the remote working part. Very few are offered for me, as most networking / socialising opportunities are focused on the head office up north which I think should be changed. The company would have better networking and teamwork if they ran events - They still have employees who have never met anyone from their own company in person.

Possibly the worst organised training - No idea what is going on most of the time, lecturer's accents are thick and difficult to understand remotely (with no gestures or body language & lag on top of that) and recording evidence for the apprenticeship is a painful, confusing, and long process.

It helps me understand the theory behind some business decisions, as well as what teams are responsible for & how we integrate technology for the client

Honestly, the offerings are really poor. Anything I'm getting involved in isn't with my team or isn't really a networking or social event. The ECP have been making more of an effort in this area to get the apprentices out together socially, but these are few and far between for apprentices that are not based in the north of England / Scotland and there are limited social interactions. This means that it can get really isolated, so if you are wfh consistently keep in mind chances are you will stay at home the whole time and not really be social with coworkers

Yes

Good culture, Good people, Good opportunities, Good support. Bad social aspects, but if you're quite an insular person then you'd excel. It would depend on which friend really.

It is difficult, but it is rewarding, and the support from the Early Careers Program is phenomenal (Apart from the social aspects). I would say be honest, true with your intentions, and understand what you are getting into - This isn't a university degree, but both work and a university degree. If you can't do both and deal with the pressure of having both parts on top of you, I wouldn't recommend. If you're tenacious, there is a lot of value to be gained by applying.