Higher Project Management Apprentice Review

by CGI

Rating

10/10

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

I am an apprentice project manager, I deal with the time scale and deadlines for the aspect of the project I am on at the moment. I deal with SME's and their payment terms and I help keep both my managers on track with what we need, from who and when. I work between 2 bases which is exciting because its nice to have different people to work with sometimes.

10/10

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

I have learned how to process PO's and change requests on our procurement system, how to use a system we call OMT, more communication skills and I have developed more confidence.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot, there is lots of variety and different things to do every day and im not just stuck in one place all day every day.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by CGI?

I feel really valued as a part of CGI, I always get praised and thanked for everything I do. Everything you do is recognised.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very, I have a clear indication of my modules and what is expect of me in these, I have a clear indication of what is expected of me in the work place, I have constant support from my managers and my tutor, I get plenty of time to do my course work, I see my mentor once a month but I can contact her whenever I need her.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Constant communication with QA, even if it is just to see how I am doing. they put me on the right path as to what I need to do for each module of my course and always there if I am struggling.

10/10

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

Loads, im constantly in meetings and catch up sessions with employees who are interested and caring about how I am fitting in and how I am doing

10/10

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

I have enough to budget my car, with my work and my social life, it's great. I can come to work and feel happy in the comfort of my own car along with being able to go out and spend time with my family & friends.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Lots of volunteering opertunities. SME get togethers. Traditional parties like ceilidhs, burns suppers, Christmas nights. also MA and Grad nights

10/10

9. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great environment to work in, everyone gets along, everyones supportive of each other & they're flexible to your needs.

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

Be yourself, there are a variety of people within our work place and each individual has a personal quality that adds to our team.