CSG Chartered Management degree apprentice Review

by Defence Equipment & Support

Rating

9.2/10

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

In my first placement in corporate reporting i work with organisation data to check performance against our targets and KPIS.

9/10

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

Yes i have learnt time management and prioritising work dependent on deadlines. I have also developed more confidence through havinf responsibility.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme. I get lots of experiences to try new things and have responsibility to work and lead on a variety of projects. I also get to be involved in different things such as events and volunteering.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised and clear.

9/10

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

I receive consistent support from my employer through different managers, mentors and colleagues.

10/10

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

We receive a significant amount of support. We have a skills coach to help us relate our learning to the experiences we have at work and our tutors are really knowledgeable. The communication and accessibility we could have to our tutor could improve.

8/10

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

It definitely does as we are learning techniques and tools that i can see used in my organisation and that i can apply to improve my performance. Doing the learning through the qualification helps me make sense of different things at work

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. There are several different activities such as volunteering in the local community, sports teams including a sports day in the summer. There are lots of networks for everything you can imagine - i am part of the women’s network.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity to help you learn and get your qualification but also get the experience that your learning applies to. You get double the learning at once. It is also so fun and I am really enjoying getting involved in everything.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?

Use all your experience whether you think it is relevant or not. Sports teams, experiences in exams, retail work - all experience is really important. Also show your personality. Show why you stand out and what makes you you.