Work Experience Student Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • Excellent week-long insight into the company - got to learn a lot about what goes about behind the scenes of passengers

    9/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Effective team working, time management and history of the company

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • 9/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Very well organised, first day was in the classroom and less practical as well as a slight change of plans on the final day

    8/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • It looks like a very friendly, yet dynamic environment to work in - every day is faced with different challenges and expectations

    9/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It made me realise this is the environment I inspire to work in

    10/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No.

    1/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • We had the opportunity to speak to some of the employees working at the airline, however, not an extensive amount

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a dynamic environment that invites people of any skill, talent or experience to showcase their best and make an impactful change to the company and the industry as a whole.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

    • Research the company, research which department you would prefer to work and look at the job requirements. Work towards achieving the qualifications and build experiences to help you stand out.

Details

Work Experience

Logistics and Operations

Harmondsworth

May 2023

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