Software Developer Apprentice Review

by Experian

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:

developing automations, building dashboards, having meetings and presenting new solutions

8/10

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

I've definitely developed my social skills including presenting skills because everyone is really nice at the office

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's got a good balance of 1 day in uni a week then two days in the office and a day working from home so I do enjoy the flexibility

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it's very well structured

10/10

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

They provide a lt of support and have an early careers team dedicated to helping us along our journey

8/10

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

There is support available and we have check in meeting every three months to review my progress but guidance around courseworks/assignments can be minimal at times

7/10

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

it helps to hone my technical knowledge and things like perseverance and resilience when it comes to new modules.

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.)

there are lots of communities within the company that you can join based on your interest e.g football, or christian group and you can arrange activities to do there. the company also has a sports day and plenty of networking events for apprentices and graduates

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Experian to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a flexible, welcoming company and the work environment isn't hostile

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

Make sure to read about the role you're applying for in depth and understand experian's areas and skills they're looking for and come up with examples of how you already have these skills.