Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As a Technical Apprentice, we are on a 4 month rotation plan which involves different placements around the business.

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

    • A few new IT skills, nothing of real importance

    4/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Some placements are better than others, it depends on what part section you are in

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • The training team make you feel valued, they are always there if you require help for anything. Within the company it is very varied, again, depending on what section you are in

    4/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • In general it is well structured

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

    • On the Brough site the training staff provide more than enough support

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

    • Dependant on department

    4/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is higher than what most people of my age earn

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Nit really, only skills that are transferable are basic IT

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is not what i expected from such a large comany

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

    • Research the company prior to the interview, dress smart and present yourself well

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

April 2014

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