Project Co-ordinator Review

I am shadowing a Project Manager by attending virtual meetings, editing information recorded about the projects and observing how finance tracking happens. I record the actions of meetings and complete research tasks.

Yes - my understanding of project work has widened. I have practical experience now of how to adjust financial forecasts for a project or how a project change or enhancement would be carried out. I've developed my people skills - interacting with developers and stakeholders.

I feel motivated by learning on the job. I am enjoying the structure, the mix of theory and practical learning.

I think the training provider, Realise, made the structure very clear. We have regular webinars and assessment points. I have some control over when, in my week, I complete apprenticeship learning and reporting.

I feel very supported. I ask questions every day and I can contact a range of about 10 people. I know who to contact with HR related questions, apprenticeship questions and project-related queries. Everyone I've met is very approachable and I can use Microsoft Teams to 'ping' someone and get a prompt reply.

I'm only 3 months in so far, but I feel I have been well supported so far. I think the training materials are really well written. I've been offered extra revision / mock exam / practise assessment experiences.

I think there is quite a difference between what I'm learning academically and how the job actually is but I like comparing them and I think it's giving me a good background to how the role of Project Manager could be in another company. The training makes me reflect on my daily role.

Yes, there are department social events. There are networking opportunities across the company and through HR apprenticeship initiatives.

Yes

It's a really welcoming place to work. It's such a big company that there will be opportunities to jump sideways or progress. Most employees stay here for many years and seem very cheerful!

When you apply, describe your 'soft skills' like communication skills, your willingness to learn and be enthusiastic. Having an interest in tech would help too.