Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was working in the learning and development departing. In my role I was booking training courses for employees, processing supplier invoices. Maintaining the inbox and responding to general queries. Overseeing the professional membership reward for eligible employees. CSCS test and supplying the materials for employees to get ready for the test.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Booking training courses internally and externally. verbal and non verbal communication. Navigating through MyLearning.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • yes very and I am happy with the job I am in now.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • I am appreciated from my manager and happy with that the recognise my hard work and appreciate they offered me a role in HR.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My provider was excellent we had monthly one to ones where we would sit and disuses how I am doing and where I am up to in my studying. My coursework that I was set was explained to me and I had direct contact with my assessor all the time.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received loads of support.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employees were very helpful they gave me time to complete my apprenticeship in a quiet room, I was always getting feedback from them on how to approve and they were setting me work that was related to my coursework and qualification.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I was happy with the salary I was getting at the time as it helped me to pay for my training and social life.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I haven't really looked as I am more than happy in my hr role.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A friendly environment to work in with a good company background and values.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Be yourself in an interview communicate with your recruiter track your progress research the business CV has to stand out from other.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

March 2018


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