Network engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am a microwave link planner for telecommunications, so I design links between two sites to connect them together to provide the backhaul to our network

5/10

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

Yes i have learnt an entirely new set of skills, I came into the apprenticeship knowing nothing about networking or transmission planning and now I can plan a fully fledged microwave design

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the life at vodafone and is always great for a new challenge

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The way the apprenticeship has been handled for me has been iffy, there's been some really great things and some really awful things but as quickly as these have been raised they have been rectified

6/10

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

I receive all the support i need from anyone in the business, whether that be my manager, mentor, apprenticeship leader, you can always get support from someone when needed

10/10

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

my training provider has been up and down, my new skills coach is great and provides every last bit of support you need. however handling of the revision sessions has been temperamental from QA

7/10

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

Having the depth of knowledge on all things in networking really helps my role as it gives me a deeper understanding of what I am doing

10/10

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 occasionally events that you can volunteer and help out on

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think its a great place to work and a great career choice no matter the career you want to go in, the progression and flexibility they provide is outstanding

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

Be confident, be yourself, want to work there. Vodafone are looking for people who want to work there not just people wanting a job