Robotics process and Automation Apprentice Review

by St. James's Place

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

On a day to day basis my job changes, i am a "Kanban Master" which means i am in charge of our business areas Jira board and run a variety of meetings to check on the progress of automation within our team whilst also working on projects on power automate.

8/10

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

I have learnt a variety of new skills mainly programme based, i have learnt a range of new things to do with power automate and power bi but also learnt and gained confidence in talking to others in and around my area of work.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme at the moment everyone in my team is lovely and excited to have me on board and always looking to help me which i am massively thankful for.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think my programme has good structure it is mapped out for 6 quarters and different things will be learnt in each quarter. It also has a guide of how far i should be on my portfolio each quarter which is a great help.

9/10

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

From my employer i would say i receive enough support for me to be able to do my job there is however potential for more contact i feel.

6/10

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

I have only just started but what i have been given so far is great and i do believe this will continue as they seem really keen for me to do well.

9/10

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

In my area there isnt someone really who has an unbelievable iunderstanding of BA so adding me to the mix with a qualification will only help the team.

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.)

There are lots of opportunities a i have seen advertised around SJP however i havent taken part in an just yet.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend St. James's Place to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very nice company who are incredibly welcoming and support throughout your time there.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St. James's Place?

Be yourself but be confident, dont put on a front because it will become obvious but show your personality and they will appreciate that more than someone who gives perfect but false answers about themselves.