Business Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • i am an apprentice and my work is primarily business/admin work

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes, computer skills

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • fairly enjoy my work/programme

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • valued to a point but could be better

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • structure is ok but needs improvement too

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

    • some support

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • some support

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

    • i get a reasonable package for an apprentice but it isn't too much and could be better

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • some things to do but nothing directly linked to the business

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • enjoyable work and staff members to help you out. Wage is ok and you learn new skills

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

    • be yourself, practice any interview questions, dress smart.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

May 2017

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