Apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

On a day to day basis I learn new skills in ICT and how the company works. For example I work on 3 porjects. This develops my ICT skills and project management. I help runs project and work on getting PM40 through. I also manage spreadsheets.

10/10

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

I have learnt new organisation skills, writing, reading, planning, presentation, I have developed my ICT skills, I also learnt a new programming language.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy learning new things everyday

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Work is organised making sure I get to visit and experience all the different sectors. University could release the timetable for the next 2 years and release the lecturer notes 2 weeks beforehand like they had said.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support

10/10

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

A lot of support

10/10

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

I feel like I can transfer my university knowledge to project I am currently working on.

10/10

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.)

There are many social and networking activities which I have joined. Siemens also provides sports actives.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a people orientated business. The atmosphere is friendly and you have great support from colleagues and there are many company benefits to working in this business to feel valued.

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

To be themselves and show the best person they can be.