Business Support Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

creating meetings, booking meeting rooms, dealing with admin requests, creating presentation packs, updating action trackers, attending meetings as a note taker

8/10

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

yes, lots of new skills in many different departments and areas

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I absolutely love the role and the business

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It can be a bit different as I am in a different business unit to the rest of my peers therefore some of the presented opportunities I can not attend/be part of.

6/10

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

As much support as I need, I can ask anyone a question and speak to anyone

9/10

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

Replies can be generally slow but support from my Early Careers skills coach are always answered. I do worry about the overlapping timescales between assignments

7/10

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

It has given me an oversight of the daily expectations from my role

8/10

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.)

Not directly I don't think?

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it feels inclusive, everyone wants the best outcomes for everyone and all work together as a big team

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

Do your research, prepare your answers and have a good STAR constructed response