Software Developer Review

My role changes on a day to day basis. However at the moment i am currently working on a software development project in which I am essentially the developer for it. This means that I build the program from the ground up, including the coding and any other peripherals that the project requires.

Since working at Willis Towers Watson I have learnt a range of new skills. I have learned a basic understanding of c# and SQL, i have also learned about databases and relationships between them as well as how to set up a database correctly. I have also learnt a lot about software development methodologies and methods since working here.

I really enjoy my program. Initially i did not have that much responsibility and the amount of tasks that I could complete was very limited. But i have gradually learned new skills that enable me to do more tasks and take on a lot more responsibility which fills my days with different challenges everyday.

I think my program has a good structure for me. I have deadlines that are not "set in stone" but are guidelines to get tasks done. This means that I have some ability to structure the program correctly for myself whilst still having to meet the end point deadline set.

A lot of times I won't ask for support as I believe if i learn something myself then I am more likely to retain that information for future use. However if i do ask for help with a certain topic, I am able to ask a range of people with different expertise in different fields, so I get a good range of information to learn from.

I don't ever really ask for any help from my training provider, sometimes I may need documents from them that allow me to progress with my projects. In which case I will email them and hopefully receive a reply soon. Sometime the response is not as quick as I would have hoped.

I learn most of what I know in the workplace, whilst the training provided is useful and will undoubtedly help me sometimes, I learn a lot more in the workplace. I imagine this is because I am more drawn to practical use of skills as opposed to theoretical use of skills which is what the training provides.

Willis always has something going on every day. More often that not its charity events, bake sales, runs, bike rides, etc. which anyone can take part in, which is great. Social events are always advertised over email, where everyone is invited, this can range from a game of football to a trip to a show of some sort.

Yes

I would recommend working at Willis Towers Watson as its just a generally good place to work. People are nice and polite, the facilities are great, the skills you can learn here are endless and there is always something to do. I don't think you could ever get bored when there is always new things to learn and see.

For applying to Willis Towers Watson I would say, take an interest in your job role, if you have no interest in what you apply for then you can't expect to have a good experience. Whilst everyone here is nice, and the facilities are great and there loads going on, if you don't want to be motivated and productive in your role then you wont enjoy the rest of the workplace.