Advanced Apprentice Review

by Fujitsu

Rating

7.4/10

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

involves talking to people on a daily basis and dealing with requests both internally and externally.

9/10

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

I have learnt many skills and roles and have recently just finished my apprenticeship level 3 qualification. I have also been on courses to help develop my knowledge as well as developing my presentation skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the team I work with and majority of the time the work that I do. I feel like I am a valuable member to the team.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Fujitsu?

Fujitsu are always trying to get me to improve and look after me as best as possible. I feel like a valued member and that I am needed at work for their benefit as well as mine.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

With regards to First4Skills and the qualification - I would describe it as the opposite to organised! I had 3 lecturers, the visits were infrequent and the work I had left was not actually known until the last minute

2/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I was made to research on the internet for my qualification and was not specifically taught anything by First4Skills. In the end the lecturer gave me a lot of support when the qualification needed to be in however the main 6-9months before hand was not a lot of support.

3/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from Fujitsu whether it is from fellow apprentices and graduates, my supervisor or line manager and/or people higher up. Everywhere around the business is supportive and is willing to help me out

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Yes it works well - obviously I'd like more but who wouldn't say that?!

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I attend external events with customers and also as part of our apprenticeship/graduate group we have external contacts with schools etc as well as helping the local community

8/10

9. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Fujitsu have looked after me very well and given me the opportunity to begin and hopefully progress my working career. I am very happy here and enjoy coming to work. Fujitsu have also been interested in me by encouraging me to get on courses/develop myself for the future and I will always be grateful for that through my working career.

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

I would say to be yourself, be confident in your own ability but do not be afraid to hold your hands up and want help. Try to get involved as you can and put as much into the apprenticeship as much as you want back.