Apprentice Software Engineer Review

by Klipboard

Rating

7.9/10

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

Contributing to meetings such as planning, stand ups, estimations. Designing and developing solutions for our customers, bug fixing, communication with stakeholders like product owners. Code reviews

8/10

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

Yes, my ability to code and deliver effective solutions has increased greatly, as well as so many other technical skills. Communication has improved too

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

From the work side of things, I don't think I could have found a better opportunity. Everyone I work with have been amazing, from my manager, to other developers I work with. Very fair with allowing me to complete university work.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

6/10

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 once attended an apprenticeship open evening at university with some others that i work with - i really enjoyed it

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Klipboard to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great team of people to help you grow, large company so have the funds and resources available to help you develop skills no matter what they might be.

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

I cant speak for all roles, but for software engineering, get some projects under your belt, get comfortable with a a few different languages an even i you arent a perfect fit, apply anyway