Network engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

So I am a network engineer, my role involves solving customer data and SMS issues from behind the scenes. I get to take a closer look at how Vodafone's network is run

9/10

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

I have learnt skills on a weekly and sometimes daily basis.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my role as a apprentice, it opens a lot of opportunities.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From a Vodafone side of things the programme is perfect and really well organised, however from a QA perspective, it has been quite hard to get courses booked and catch ups booked in the past.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from Vodafone.

10/10

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

In the past few months I have received the support I need, however for the first 7/8 months I received little support.

5/10

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

Yeah the training and qualification will help me in my role

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.)

Yes, loads of events

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

amazing apprenticeship, as an employer they give you so many opportunities with little expectation from the start. They will help you learn to a standard that is needed.

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

Be confident in yourself, know what to expect.