Junior Software Developer Review

by Manchester Metropolitan University

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Writing SQL statement, Looking at data, Creating analytics reports.

10/10

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

Yes I have learnt new programming languages since I started. I have been mainly invokved with sql so that is the language that I am most familiar with.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it. I am glad that I chose to go down the degree apprenticeship route rather than full time apprentice or full time student.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely well. We have regular reviews on our performance and my boss likes to get me involved with as many projects as possible.

10/10

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

As much support as I need. If I am ever struggling with anything, I can go over to anyone in the team and they will give me a hand.

10/10

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

Again, as much as I need. They regularly make it clear to us all that they are always available through email and often email back very quickly.

10/10

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

I think they go hand in hand really. I started working around a month and a half before the degree started so I had a bit of a head start. Once I got past the first year or so, The degree did start to focus more on what I do at work.

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.)

We have team socials after work occasionally and sometimes go for team lunches also. Twice a week I am involved in staff football where you can meet people from all across the business who you wouldn't see day to day.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Manchester Metropolitan University to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Excellent place to work. Everyone is friendly and it is a positive environment.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Manchester Metropolitan University?

Have some experience before joining or before your interview so that you can show off your skills. It's also good to know a bit about a certain language if you are going to join a IT team. For the department I work in, SQL would be ideal.