Degree Apprentice Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Currently gaining experience in bid management, project management operations. This involves, working with clients, attending meetings and emails.

10/10

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

I have learnt coding skills in java, new excel skills and formulas, professional writing and networking skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoy the programme that I am on. Lots of opportunity to network, learn, develop your career

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured and organised. Internally lots of support for your studies and a whole day for university. Which allows you to really concentrate on learning.

10/10

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

You receive lots of support from employer, you get assigned a buddy, mentor, line manager and there are lots of people around who are always happy to help.

10/10

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

Lots of support an apprenticeship manager, programme leader and lectures.

10/10

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

The two are very well connected and link and lots of topics that are covered at university translate to the work environment.

10/10

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.)

Lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. CGI have lots of initiatives from CSR based to a sports and social club with regulars events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A fantastic place to work, every day is different, really supportive environment and everyone is nice

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

be yourself, research the company, understand it's values