Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Systems/Software Apprentice. Installing and upgrading software, testing software for functionality, currently invovled in an innovation challenge, taking a leading role. interact with managers every day

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Some programming language skills, developed standard computer skills further. Currently in college increasing my knowledge

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy this programme a lot, friendly people, ask any questions, meets and exceeds my expectations

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Thales?
  • Feel valued by manager, feel valued by team, involved in projects and tasks that need to be completed

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Quite organised, support from team and main manager, delegation of tasks each day

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Not as much as I would like, but I do get support

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Get checked up on regularly, meetings once a week with my manager to see how I am doing, as well as guidance and support in areas outside of work

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Living costs are find, travel costs are ok, daily costs are fine, social costs are too high, and location is ok

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Company and apprenticeship events are organised each year, with lots of opportunities arising. When I wasn't working here, I worked in retail

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Thales to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good salary, good people to work with, guidance and support given when needed


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thales?
  • Work hard, be organised, ask questions if you don't know the answer


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

South West

November 2015


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