Test Analyst Review

Test Analyst Daily tasks include reporting, running test cases, creating automated scripts to validate functionality. I interact with multiple stakeholders and other test teams which gives an insight into business objectives and day to day blockers from which I can base future interactions on.

Gained new skills in XML, SQL and learnt how to apply my previous knowledge learned during my apprenticeship assignments in day to day work.

I enjoyed the programme as it provides opportunities for growth and understanding your presence in a team and the effect your role can have. I had to intertwine my work and apprenticeship and find a balance, which assisted in developing better time management also CGI is an open environment to learn and experience through others because of the open and helpful culture.

I feel valued by CGI by the following: Feedback from managers, people manager and line managers keeping in the loop and providing opportunities to speak about my tasks and projects including my vision for the future and goals I have set in place for the year.

Induction was very well done, over the span of a week we were settled in and introduced formally to our managers and tutors for the following 18-24 months. The support system in place when completing assignments is good as you meet your tutor every 6-8 weeks and discuss how you are doing in your roles as well as studying and if support or deadline extensions are required. QA were quite flexible which was helpful.

Nathan Medhurst was very approachable and support was provided at all times which takes the pressure off you a little bit and allows time to concentrate on completing assignments. The support for example other students received such as 1-2 weeks of their job roles so that they were able to get the best quality of work submitted without causing an overload of work.

Generally very supportive as time was allowed if needed on the job to complete assignments that were due.

Overall it is good so far due to a salary rise after completing the apprenticeship. However, daily costs and travel are not covered by CGI and it costs around 400 for me to get to the office monthly.

There are many social events and local community volunteering opportunities at CGI and they value your attendance to company activities as it builds trust and team morale.

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The chance to work and complete your education side by side with the benefit of working with experiences professionals in multiple different industries maximizing your exposure to different technologies and thus understanding where you fit in or where you would like to work without having to focus entirely on one role.

Extra circular activities do help with standing out amongst a good group of potential candidates, i.e creating your own applications, ios apps or volunteering can make you more attractive in a role as it shows your eagerness and independence which is paramount in working for CGI.