Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On a day to day basis, my role involves reporting, project governance, SharePoint administration, risk management as well as working extensively with excel.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have majorly developed my skills within excel, learning how to code vba to automate spreadsheets. I have also learned and developed skills within SharePoint, now being able to set up new sites and libraries.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my apprenticeship programme. Being able to gain experience through working is a major benefit to me.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My apprenticeship programme is well organised and well structured. The university and work tie in could be improved however.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive plenty of support from my employer. I am able to ask for help whenever required, and whilst I am always kept busy, I am not put under too much stress.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I get an adequate amount of support from the university, however I believe it could possibly be improved.

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I do not necessarily feel that my qualification is helping me to perform better in my role currently, however I do appreciate that I am still learning new skills throughout my qualification which will be helpful for my future career.

    6/10

  • 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 lots of opportunities to get involved with extra-curricular activities at work, especially through the sports and social club.

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • CGI has massively helped me with my start to working life and I could not have asked for a better start. I am constantly learning and improving, and being able to do that in an environment which I am supported in is amazing.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions and ask for help.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Edinburgh

April 2020


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