Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Business Planning Apprentice. I plan routes for Virgin Media fibre cable to go into business customers' premises to provide them with our business services. On a day to day basis I go out and complete surveys then come back to the office and plan & write up the job.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • As an apprentice I am completing coursework towards my level 3 technical certificate. The company also send you off to a variety of courses relevant to your job role, such as software training, health and safety etc.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • This apprenticeship wasn't what I expected however I do enjoy it. The company is a really nice to work for and the job and people are good too.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Virgin Media O2?
  • I feel valued by Virgin Media. You are always able to go on training courses to progress your skills and get involved with a range of other activities and opportunities. If you do something good you will get recognized and rewarded.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is reasonably organized, feedback has been given in about this and it is being acted upon.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I get a sufficient amount of support from my training provider. We meet regularly to go over the programme.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer. I am always learning new things and I am given a lot of guidance.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is very good for an apprenticeship and easily meets my living costs.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Virgin Media are always doing charity events and we also arrange fun things to do within the office, like going bowling and out for meals.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • This is a very good company to work for and they look after you well. There are a range of career opportunities once you are in the company and pay is good.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
  • Just be yourself. Virgin Media like a strong personality and they just want you to be you.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

May 2017


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