Digital Apprentice Review

I work as a software engineer, building and maintaining the back end systems that power the Met Office website and mobile app.

Greatly developing my programming and presentation skills, as well as developed my communication and management skills.

Working with the Met Office is great fun and incredibly satisfying, easily the best part of the programme. I often found myself disappointed by the University of Exeter, which somewhat soured the overall experience.

The Met Office handled all aspects of my programme fantastically. The University of Exeter frequently seemed to be disorganised or not know what they were doing.

The Met Office were always ready and willing to provide whatever support I needed, from academic studies to home life and mental well being.

Certain modules were more well supported than others, but often it felt like the University of Exeter wasn't trying to provide support, or was doing a very poor job of it.

The qualification lacks the practical experience required to truly support my day to day role, though some of theoretical knowledge provided as helped to solidify the tasks I perform in my role.

There are a large variety of extra-curricular activities available at the Met Office, such as clubs, groups, events, and teams. However the affects of COVID on networking activities are still being experienced.

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Everyone here is incredibly friendly. It is a great place to begin your career.

Although the pay may be lower than other organisations or businesses, it is a great place to work that offers lots of opportunities for improving your skills and abilities.