Civil Engineer Review

In my job, I am tasked with all the small tasks of a project which don't necessarily need me to be qualified to do. things like filing and printing. I also do drawings on CAD software which helps me use different software to vary my skills and enhance my experience

My communication skills have been greatly increased, as I now am responsible for myself and if I need help or to clarify something, then I need to go out and find the answer either from someone else, or research it. My computer skills have also greatly increased due to daily use.

I would mostly say that I enjoy my program. college is good and the work I do in the office isn't too hard or too easy. often each day is different, but it can easily become repetitive if I am working on a project which has the same task needing done day in day out.

I think the program could have been set up differently at the start, as the college course I have been enrolled on, is too easy for me, and I feel had a proper assessment taken place at the start of the apprenticeship, I could have been enrolled on a course which challenges me more.

I would have to say that my employer do offer good support, and can offer help with college work with reference to using past projects to support work I have to do. they also help with SVQ things and offer to set time aside to work on things which are not project related

my training provider don't do much from what I see. we have meetings every few months, but apart from these, I'm not sure what role they take in my apprenticeship. I presume they will have more of an internal role regards to keeping everything running smoothly between college and work

nothing that I have done in the office really has a link with what I am learning in college, but I think this is because I cannot put what I learn at college into practice at work until I am professionally recognised and get my EngTech. This may not be the case though

Yes, almost every day there are emails going round the office asking if we want to try new sports, or organise gamers of 5 a sides, or even to go out for drinks on pay day. I don't take part in all these events, but do try to whenever possible.

Yes

They are a good company to work for, offer good support and working conditions and work times are good as you can almost choose when you work, as long as you do your hours for the week. Holidays are also very flexible and can be taken at short notice, as little as two weeks

Don't lie in your application, do some research about the company before your interview. when you turn up to any event, such as tests, before you are hired, always dress formal to leave a good impression, and make sure you are well spoken, be polite and as always, be yourself