Project Coordinator Review

At present I work at BBC Three supporting the Production Executive and the Senior Project manager. I support them both with various projects and lead tasks in both Birmingham and London as the team is dual sited. I have planned away days, analysed staff feedback and surveys at BBC Three.

I have developed my organisation skills as I have taken lead and worked alone on projects. I have also worked on my communication skills as my department is dual sited so I have , had to converse with colleagues, of all levels, between London and Birmingham which has helped with my confidence also.

I am enjoying the programme I think everyone is happy to help you and wants to see you succeed. I think working in a regional office has its disadvantages as there is more opportunity in London and not as much opportunity to work there yourself. I do feel very supported by my scheme manager, I feel I matter and am cared about. My team have been very welcoming and I have made lots of friends since moving cities.

I think my scheme manager is fantastic and we had a great induction to the programme. I think we are all well supported and any issues we have are dealt with quickly and with importance. I think our learning provider is great too, however, I think the level of service we receive as apprentices isn't consistent. I'm not sure whether our course fits with the scheme at the BBC but I am still learning a lot.

My scheme and placement manager are both fantastic. They both are genuinely concerned with my welfare and I feel I am able to approach either of them about an issues I may have. They are both always happy to help me and will always find a way to make time for me no matter how busy they are.

My skills coach is fantastic. He has worked with me not only academically but also with my personal development and academic goals. He is only a call or text away and I feel really supported. He is always enthusiastic and happy to help and when things have been hard for me he has encouraged me to keep going.

Not at present as I'm not a manager yet, however, I think they will be beneficial in the future as a manager to really understand how the logistics of business work. As a manger you would absolutely use everything I am learning on a daily basis. Some of the content has been applicable in an awareness sort of way- things like finance. I definitely know more about my company and the way is run since starting the course.

There are lots of company events and social activities to get involved with. Whether quizzes or parties. Its also been great to volunteer at live events like children in need which was very rewarding and fun. There is always encouragement to take part in activities and there is always something going on.

Yes

I would definitely recommend the BBC as its a company that has great values and genuinely wants people to succeed. The amount of support and encouragement to improve your skills or train in new things is amazing and I haven't experienced anything on this level before. Its world renowned and such an old and cherished company that cares about its staff.

With your application I would tell people to sell themselves and don't be afraid to go into detail about the things you've done. I would encourage people to be themselves and relax at the interview the nature of the business and industry isn't to catch you out, its more to get to know you and see if your values aline with the business. At the assessment days, ask lots of questions, support the other people with you - as much as you are competing for jobs you're all in the same boat and they could end up being your colleagues. I'd also tell people to try and learn as much from the assessment days as if you've applied for one you're bound to have another one. If you aren't successful learn from it, ask for as much feedback as you can and lastly just enjoy it! To get past the application process and get to the assessment centre is amazing in itself.