Software Engineering Apprentice Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Writing code, pair programming with developers, attending meetings, attending workshops, assisting with software design, stakeholder management and communication, data visualisation, studying

9/10

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

Innumerable. This apprenticeship gave me all the tools I needed to progress my career. Apprentices are heavily supported in the company, and are given every opportunity to learn and improve. Specifically my software and problem solving skills using tech

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed my program very much. It was difficult to time manage, but rewarding

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The university were excellent in providing structure. Due to BTs support mechanisms, there were many places I could reach out if I had questions, and the team I studied with ensured I had plenty of work outside my degree, but still provided study time

7/10

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

I felt completely supported at all times during my apprenticeship. My team and company were simply fantastic

10/10

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

The university were also stellar in their support. They are limited in what they can provide due to it being a degree, but made every effort to ensure we had the material, and assistance we needed to complete our coursework and exams. The course lead, could not have been more helpful

10/10

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

My qualification is supports my role directly, and provided a general wealth of knowledge to assist my day job. The large majority of my experience however has been gained through the in office work I have completed within the company during my apprenticeship

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.)

This is the only area that is directly lacking in BT, due to their location policy change during my apprenticeship

2/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fantastic place to learn and work, you could not easily ask for a better apprenticeship program in terms of what is offered to you

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

Be yourself. BT is a very diverse place. Be open to new ideas, comments and criticism. Try your absolute best, don't worry if you are not loud or bold, we look for all qualities, not just the most obvious ones