Apprentice Systems Analyst Review

by M&G

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice Systems Analyst Defects, monthly reports, researching new ideas

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Soft skills Java training SQL training

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The work environment was a friendly and happy place with much help. The team would always have time for me and I would highly recommend this to friends and family

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by M&G?

    • As well as rewards and constant recognition, prudential advertised us internally which really made us feel valued

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • We were given a manager for the work load, a buddy for any other help needed , an assessor to oversee our coursework and a teacher to help us learn. This really gave us the tools needed to progress and learn

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We had a call every 2 weeks to enable us to ask any questions and monthly visits to see our progress. Our assessor was down to earth and could really explain each point meaning there was no confusion.

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As nearly everything was new I need quite a bit of support. Prudential were excellent and exceeded my expectations. my manager would allow time each day to sit down and help me with any "blockers"

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Prudential are very generous and pay for travel expenses as well as a superb salary meaning that there was never a shortage.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • As well as a very packed social calendar within the team , the company holds holiday events for each season and also lets outside business' come inside to speak with the employees

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • This is exactly what I have wanted from an employer and I have absolutely nothing to complain about

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?

    • Be confident and really interact with the managers as they are interested in who you are as much as what you can do

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Information Technology, Finance

South West

December 2016

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