General management apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

It varies day to day and month to month as we move placements every 6 months.

9/10

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

The list is endless, I've changed so much over the past three years through work experience and university.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It depends on which placement you're in because your manager, team and workload have a huge impact on how much you enjoy the programme. However, I can say, TfL have a great attitude towards apprentices and it was something I was pleasantly surprised by.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. You rotate through the company every 6 months and can get experience in any area that you're interested in.

9/10

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

A huge amount of support! I could name at least 10 different people that I could go to with any problem and they would support me.

8/10

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

A great deal of support. I've relied on the help of my training provider hugely with not only my degree but also mental health and I can't thank her enough.

10/10

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

Having a degree will be a great stepping stone for my career so it will continue to help. However, I have learnt much more from my work experience than my degree alone which is why I chose an apprenticeship rather than going to university.

7/10

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.)

Since TfL is a company of 25,000+ you can literally think of any activity and they will most likely have it. Examples of the larger networking groups are the women's group, LGBTQ+ group, environmental group etc.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Once I have finished this programme I will be years ahead, in terms of experience, of my peers and will come out with a degree with no debt - all while living in the capital city.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Put in a lot of preparation for the interview process as it is competitive.