Chartered Management Degree Apprentice Review

by BT Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Yr 1 - I became an expert in a billing system from scratch. Yr 2 - I also manage projects and workstreams. I also work on standardising information management. General - I support the Early Careers team as an engagement/outreach rep.

8/10

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

Stakeholder Management, Business Case building, Communication, Lateral Thinking, Self-Reflection, Scoping

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much. I would recommend this programme to anybody who is a self-starter eager to explore anything and everything.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very up to the apprentice to structure their programme with BT. QA has it very well-organised. BT is building more structure right now.

8/10

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

A lot, if I ask for it. But it's hard to know what support is out there/to ask for when you're new.

8/10

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

Incredible support. I have a dedicated skills coach and the training provider themselves frequently put in check-in sessions with learners especially at L6.

9/10

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

I immediately get to compare theory to reality in the business, and try theory out in my own practice what I believe to be a safe learning environment in the workplace.

9/10

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.)

Loads: People Networks, Early Careers Outreach/Ambassadorship, Volunteering, Proprietary Workshops and Training, Upskilling

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There are ample opportunities to pursue to develop as an academic, a professional, and perosnally.

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

You have to stay organised or else everything will fall apart. Keep in mind your long-term strategy, and BT's long-term strategy and values.