Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I had to assist with a range of departments and gain experience in technology and the systems used. I'd usually have a 30 minute meeting with the team at the start of today to discuss how the day was going to pan out

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I progressed on my customer service strongly and also using new systems to both book and research

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much, I had a great team that made me feel welcome. I wish I couldve of extended it

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Sky?
  • Whlist I was there I felt very appreciated by other staff but with no job offer at the end I felt very undervalued by the company

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It differed from what described I felt but I still came out with great experience

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We have biweekly meetings but other than that barely spoke

    4/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Very little communication until later on the programme

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It was very minimum so I only just survived

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • It gained me great experience for my cv but not with sky

    6/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Sky to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I really enjoyed my time there just sad they didn't keep me on


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sky?
  • Not a long term prospect


Details

Gap Year Programme

Information Technology

North West

May 2017


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