Trainee Manager Review

by Equans

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a trainee manager that has 4 x 6 month rotations within the business as part of the graduate scheme. Each time I get rotated into a department, I am getting a taste for the environment to eventually make a decision as to where within the business I want to be after the scheme.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I am currently working towards my level 3 CMI apprenticeship in Leadership & Management. I have no formal training in management as I am from a physics background, so this is a great skill to have the opportunity to develop.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the control that I have over what I'm doing. If I ask to work on something, I will more than likely get the opportunity to do so. I also really support the company's values and want to do all I can to help them in the future.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Equans?

    • I feel very appreciated by ENGIE, and I feel that they are giving me a brilliant opportunity by being on the graduate scheme.

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

    • The program is well organized with a structure of 4 X 6 month placements that we need to complete. There is constant guidance, should we need it, as to which step is best to take next.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I feel that as an organization, QA is very disconnected. I don't feel any true support from the trainers as all they do is give us the information needed to complete assignments. I feel very supported by my skills coach, who visits me at work periodically. My assignments are now marked by an external person so there is no support from them as we can't interact.

    3/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer is very supportive and always willing to help me with any initiative that I would like to take on.

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

    • As a whole the graduate scheme is paid very well, I am suffering the effects of living in London and the 10% uplift that ENGIE provide does not cover additional costs.

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • I am involved in lots of events, activities and other initiatives outside of my day-to-day job. This includes event planning for our upcoming apprenticeship awards.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because the company values you as a graduate and truly invests both time and money into your personal development.

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

    • The process is very personality focused and it is important to treat others fairly within the group exercises.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Central London & City

March 2018

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