Software Engineer Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

I have to complete various tickets on the codebase everyday that are assigned to me. I have to dial into a daily scrum call in the morning and have to regularly speak to other co-workers for help or advice to further improve my skills. I have the responsibility to attend those calls and make sure I complete the work to the best of my ability.

9/10

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

I have developed new skills such as java development as prior to this apprenticeship I was very inexperiened when using this skill. The skills I have developed such as my presentation and communication skills as these were my weaker areas at school and have definitely improved.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the programme and the balance of the programme as there is always work to do whether that is project work or university work. Therefore I am always working and learning something new.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme has improved recently, as now the University lectures occur in the day whereas before it would be in the evenings. This would clash when I would have training for my sports team so now I can complete my work in the day instead.

8/10

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

I receive plenty of support from my line manager who is always checking on how I am doing, what work I have got going on and how my university work is going. I recieve support from my colleagues as well.

8/10

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

I recieve plenty of support and this gives me the tools to be able to achieve my qualifications.

8/10

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

The qualifications that I am learning are building the foundations for development. This gives me the oppurtunity to progress so that I can then apply this skills to my role at CGI.

9/10

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 a sports and social club where you can vote for activities to complete for the office. For example I completed the Escape Room and Go Karting and had only been at the company for 6 months.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because you will always be provided with oppurtunities at the company. There is many different Business Units and plenty of different projects.

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

The CGI Values are very important to the company so I would advise you learn and apply these values to everything that you do.