Bid Manager Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

I am responsible for managing bids generally in response to request for proposals from customers, but also as proactive pursuits for business

10/10

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

I have learnt many skills including: presentation skills proposal writing time management organsational skills Excel skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my programme, the support is fantastic and my team are great

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is organised well, there has been a few difficulties over the past year but the programme has adapted well

9/10

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

I recieve all the support i require, i have a great line manager who is always willing to help

10/10

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

Winchester is good at supporting us through our degree, however i feel they arent as accessable as work contacts

7/10

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

some modules are very helpful, such as project managment. but some arent as useful such as software development

8/10

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.)

CGI has a great list of activitys. I am part of the sports and social club and attended many events prior to Covid

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for with lots of benifits and good pay. The members are all fantatic and always willing to help. They are extremely patient and supportive, overall making it a great place to work

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

Do your research, make sure you understand what CGI do ask a lot of questions at the assessment centre to ensure you know what youre getting into and if you feel you would be a good fit