Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • When you are assigned to a project a normal day at work involves a lot of on the job learning with the completion of the more basic tasks on the project. When not assigned to a project you have the opportunity to take advantage of the excellent e-learning resources.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned about many technologies that I didn't even know existed as well as completing tasks using these technologies I have also been able to use existing knowledge of other subjects to help with more business oriented work.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I find that the programme is an excellent is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills while developing as an individual in a strong business environment.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by CGI?
  • While it is very apparent that I am at a very junior level i still feel like a valuable member of the team.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • On the side of my business I am very happy with all organisation but on the side of QA there have been a few administrative mistakes.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Different teaching staff provide different levels of support and I find are very good teachers but there are still those I find could improve on their engagement with students.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • While at work there is a great support network in place and even if you are unable to find a specific person everyone in the office is either happy to help or able to point you in the direction of someone who can.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am capable of living on the salary but it does make it quite difficult to run my car and travel to work while still being social at weekends and not being consumed by work.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a lot of activities run for members outside of work to socialize and take part in team building activities which also helps to make new employees feel welcome and part of the team.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a great company to work for and give young members great opportunities within the organisation and do not dwell on level of experience too much.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
  • I would tell them to read about the company and not to be too worried about technical knowledge a little knowledge can go a long way in these interviews.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Scotland

January 2016


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