Technology Apprentice Review

My role consists of networking and speaking with people from different teams on a daily basis. This is in order to carry out projects for the business and / or fix things. I also do some admin work such as updating sheets with finances. Using project management tracking tools is also a big part of the job.

I have developed various new skills such as the ability to remain composed in difficult situations. It's an important skill to have considering things don't always go your way in project management. Another skill I have developed is communication as Visa is a large global organisation so being able to communicate effectively is important.

I love my program because it offers me the flexibility by going into different rotations and experiencing different sides and aspects of the business. The programme allows for variety which is appealing to me, I am also treated as a full time employee and I am able to study for a degree at the same time.

The program is organised really well. This is due to having many different levels of support. The skills coach speaks to me in regards to how things are going at work and on the program and can help to interlink the two. My employer helps me with any queries or issues I may have, and my rotation manager helps me to gain knowledge and skills at work.

I receive lots of support from my employer. You are able to easily schedule meetings with the employer in order to express any concerns/issues you may have. The employer also guides you through the process of making goals and helps you to think about making these goals more smart and achievable.

There is vast amounts of support available from the training provider. This can be through the skills coach, who helps you interlink work and studies. The tutor teaches the content and they are able to answer any questions you may have, and the academic team help with grammar or assessment help to achieve top grades.

I feel it helps a lot. This is because work allows for me to get practical skills and apply them into different areas of the business, but the qualification is allowing and helping me to understand the more theoretical aspects of the rotations I am doing which is further reinforcing my skills.

There are lots of extra curricular activities. Visa has a fantastic culture, so they have a weekly football event where a group can play football after work. Volunteering months so that Visa can give back to the community, and social events frequently to allow for networking opportunities and meeting new people.

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Visa leaves a positive impact on the world by allowing people to pay and transfer money seamlessly, working at Visa allows you to contribute to that as the culture is really good. When you do good work, it is recognised and if you need support there is always someone there to help with this. It's a fantastic place to be!

Be yourself. This is something I think everyone should be but at Visa being yourself is really admirable. You are accepted for who you are regardless of race, religion background etc. Being inquisitive is also very good as there will be many things to learn about the business and it will allow for you to really excel at Visa.