Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job title is Application Support Apprentice. My day to day activities at the moment involve, updating our teams site page. Drawing up diagrams, sorting out tickets and creating helpful documents.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I've learnt SQL, C# and Javascript coding. Also enhancing my HTML and CSS skills.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it very much, I love working for M&G! They definitely know how to care for their staff, as they do retain people and give staff the ability to develop skills in various areas.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by M&G?
  • I feel very valued, everyones always helping, and giving me different tasks. I've been giving a few responsibilities for example I was in charge for testing of the App Support page .

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is quite organised within M&G my mentor is really good at keeping me organised. I am getting training and support from my apprenticeship agency and from within my team. Everything went smooth regarding the programme.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I recieve very quick support every time I call/email them. However since i'm in the pilot group of the developer course some parts are a bit all over the place. A bit more structure would have been better.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I recieve excellent support from my employer, they always strive to help me get the best results in my exams and assign,ments.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It meets it very well!

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there are many events taking place out of work for instance the softball games we've been having for a few weeks now. We also get good discounts in restaurants and theme parks etc.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They treat their staff well and always want you to reach your full potential.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions! & It's not a bad thing if you dont know something, it's a learning process.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

July 2014


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