Network Tester Review

I am in an apprenticeship scheme where I rotate between jobs every 6 months, under the 'Network' title. This allows me to build on a lot of skills through my four years as an apprentice. I also attend University once a week, for the four years giving me the technical knowledge I need for the job roles.

I am currently in my first year of university so I am working towards a full degree which I will obtain at the end of my four years. I have gained lots of new skills like technical knowledge of networking equipment, cabling the up, configuration changes and day to day operational work

My first 6 months doing a technical role helped me develop at the rapid rate, allowing me to develop in a range of areas. There was lots of opportunities to present and talk in front of teams to help with public speaking and various volunteering events. However the current rotation I am in, has provided very little work for me to do and has been incredibly poorly organised which has been disappointing for such a good start

When I first joined I was given projects to get on with by myself and I was able to lead a task from the very begging, this made me feel very trusted, it gave me the chance to show off my skill set from the very beginning. From then on I has been a good experience and I have a extremely supportive manager.

The training provided has been good, it has always been helpful in up skilling myself. The apprenticeship has always come through in the end but there has been a lot of things that have been last minute or uncertain until the very end, it would be great if there was a more ordered structure

There are a variety of people which I can go and see for support. The university provides people to go and see and you can also go and ask for help form the lectures. My line manager is always incredibly supportive and wants me to succeed in the best way I can

There are a variety of people which I can go and see for support. The university provides people to go and see and you can also go and ask for help form the lectures. My line manager is always incredibly supportive and wants me to succeed in the best way I can

The salary I feel is great, I have come straight from school and to be earning what I am I feel is a great achievement. There are pay increases throughout each year of the apprenticeship which makes it very appealing. I only travel 35 minutes to work so I feel like this is covered very well in my salary

The company offers you 3 volunteering days to help in any way you would like, this can be to a charity of your choice or further afield. As an apprentice you are also encouraged to organise events and help out in any way you can which always gives you a sense of acheivment

Yes

BT as a company is a great place to work and to be with as there is new and exciting changes happening throughout the business. There is such a wide range of jobs available and once you are in there's a lot of scope to be able to change and develop your career as you choose.

Make sure you are prepared as there is a lot of stages in the application process, background research is very important. It is also good to ask a lot of questions, as it shows you are willing to learn and want to improve in any way possible, and good luck!