Software Engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Well its programming... So it involves breaking down user-requirements down into smaller easily soluble solutions. This typically includes creation of front-end UX/UI and the creation of backend services/data-structures/algorithms. So all in all it is quite fun and I would definitely recommend this to any one looking to challenge themselves.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • How to program properly. Programming is easy - but programming with a specific goal in mind and ensuring you are balancing the requirements in regards to memory/performance is another ballgame. The day-to-day tasks and uni-course has helped me reach my full-potential or rathe is he;ping me reach my full-potential

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Well; I get paid, I get a degree, I get experience. So all in all I would rate it a solid 10/10.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The initial training provider was awful - but I had since moved over to University of Warwick and it has been amazing. The course material, structure, and trainers really know what they are teaching - and if they don't know they will do research to help you if possible.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We get 1/2 days a week to do uni-work and they understand we have responsibilities and may not be as knowledgable about certain topics when compared to our senior engineers.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • They are always there - it might take a day or two for them to reply; but they always respond giving just enough information to help but not giving too much information which would solve your particular issue for an assignment.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It has helped me to better understand programming and how to apply these teachings to my daily role.

    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 opportunities to interact with the community and make a difference such as code like a girl, mentoring and various other things.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Salary, bonus, great management, supportive.

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

    • Be yourself. They hire you as an individual not as who you pretend to be. Also perhaps know how to program a bit before it helps :)

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology, Engineering

Newbury, Berkshire

March 2021

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