PMO Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

I work within the planning team of PMO, helping Project Manager's keep their Microsoft Project plans up to date and on track. I also assist with the weekly & monthly reporting to the client on many of our projects.

8/10

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

Yes, I have definitely developed my personal skills but also my professional skills. I done a Microsoft Project course through QA which has improved by ability on the tool massively and allowed me to perform better within my role.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is great to get the experience in a professional workplace so early in my career. The salary is great for my age. It is also good to get a degree paid for. However I do generally find it all quite boring :)

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There is minimal correlation between what I study at Uni and what I do for work. But the company I work with is very organised and a good company to work for, so that makes it not so bad. My current manager is also very helpful

7/10

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

My current manager is very supportive and is a key part of my progression. I now feel like there is some support in place for me. The overall company is great for supporting students with training courses etc.

7/10

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

Yes the company is very supportive in helping me to achieve my qualifications.

9/10

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

Not so much. There has only been one similar module.

4/10

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 this is probably the highlight of my experience. The company is always on top of these things and the teams do a great job of setting everything up.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel like overall it is a very good company to work for. There is a genuine interest in the members of the company.

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

Relax! Be yourself