Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 Appr Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

My role is very varied and offers a lot of opportunities to do everything from Scripting, Networking, Ticket Management and network upgrades.

9/10

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

So So many namely programming/scripting as well as increasing my knowledge of networking. But mainly being shown how large organisational networks transfer data internally and externally.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my work however my provider leaves alot to be desired. My business, managers and HR have supported me but i think the provider has let it down.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is "Well" Structured in the way that my company knows what milestones need to be reached however the training provider struggles to help learners get to these milestones, again no fault of Vodafone.

8/10

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

My manager has been great and although does not actively ask what i need i know i can go to him with any questions and he will do his best to get the experience i need.

9/10

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

Little to non, the training provider i believe have failed myself and others. This does not reflect on the business at all.

4/10

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

It gives me a stepping stone and opens the door for me however the courses they provide offer little help in my day to day role.

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.)

Once a month there is hacking evening which i enjoy. i know there are other activities which other people do and i look forward to getting more involved.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Within every large organisation there are people who you don't work well with however within Vodafone that number is very small, most people are happy to help and will offer time and support if they believe you are worth giving that time to.

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

Go for it. With everything it is what you make it my advice would be to engage with everything. Get stuck in, ask question and get to know your team. People are everything.