Project Management Business Trainee Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Project Management Trainee - Working full time in BAE systems submarines moving round various palcements in the business to gain an understanding and broad work experience of the different areas of project management.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy having the opportuity to move around different areas of the business - some placements are much more enjoyable and involved than others. Good opportunites made avialable.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • I feel a valued member of the Early Careers community. I find some people in the business dont really udnerstand the role of trainees so we are not utilised to our full potential.

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • We have a clear placement plan for the first 2 years of our scheme including college studies.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Sufficient amount but varies depending on the tutor.

    6/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • More than enough - i know they are there to provide any addiotional support i may ever need.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The starting salary is very good and we have 6 monthly reviews that can result in varied pay rises dependant on performance. I do however feel that we do not receive as much benefits as Apprentices and Graduates, for example apprentices receive guraunteed pay rises whereas ours i based on performance, and graduates receive a significant welcome fee.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • N/A

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good early careers support structure and lots of opportunites to move around the business once you are an employee.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Explore all the possible career paths and opportunites available.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

June 2015

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