Apprentice Software Engineer Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

I am basing this purely on the fact I am now in a Technical role and the project I am working on is extremely varied and challenging which I love as I am learning at a fast pace in a fast paced environment.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, I can genuinely say I have learnt a lot, technologies I hadn't heard of prior to joining CGI. I am now proficient in technologies such as: Linux, Version Control software, Java, Android Development and a lot more.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Overall my experience of the programme has been good and I have enjoyed it, would recommend it to others too.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

In terms of organisation and structure of the programme, I had no complaints. It was clear and met expectations.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is always there if required, CGI has a whole network of internal people willing to help across the board, not just work related or programme related material or help.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support from QA has been appreciated. A lot of it is self explanatory but yes help is there when required, though sometimes they do need chasing.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It gives you as an individua, the ground knowledge and the foundations to do your job that is dependant upon your role however.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes more than enough, you can also create your own events as long as you have enough participants and can get funding from the SSC which the Sports and Social Club. They hardly say no.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, lots of benefits and lots to learn.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?

Cant say anything more truer than just be yourself throughout the whole process. Honesty is a big quality which CGI look for.