General Management Degree Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

There are rotational 6 month placements which allow you to move around the organisation to experience different areas of the business.

10/10

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

So many new skills! Working in an office environment was first before improving communication and people skills. Writing emails to external stakeholders, problem solving and critical thinking to name a few.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my apprenticeship and would recommend it to anyone that was interested.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our General Management scheme is very well organised with a buddy system to ensure you're supported and sponsors to organise the scheme.

10/10

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

As previously mentioned, there is the buddy system and sponsors on the scheme but as a GM scheme all apprentices and grads are close.

10/10

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

Working towards a degree one day a week means TfL gives us one study day a week. They are really flexible in allowing study time ahead of coursework deadlines or exams.

10/10

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

It's really helpful being able to apply the theory you learn through the degree to the workplace.

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.)

Yes! So many extra curricular activities - we have a variety of staff network groups to get involved in and sports teams. We even have the graduate and apprentice committee especially for apprentices and grads.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would really recommend this apprenticeship as they support and structure of the scheme really helps to identify areas of the business you'd like to work in.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

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