Apprentice Review

by BBC

Rating

5.7/10

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

Day to day we have varied positions depending on what department we are in at the time. Our main roles include shadowing,admin,runner,team assistant. Within those roles I have found myself, cable bashing in studio, booking trains/taxis/hotels & flights.

7/10

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

Yes I have learned many new skills since starting my job in BBC Scotland.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love my current position in the BBC, I love having a varied role... each day is completely different.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

I feel valued but sometimes feel as though some people do not want to let you help out as much as others.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Most departments and areas of my apprenticship has been well organised and enjoyable however some departments dont have enough work,therefor you feel usless.

5/10

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

Our training providers have been fantastic since starting the programme, I feel very secure when needing advice or help.

7/10

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

Our employer gives us a huge amount of support and have been fantastic since starting the programme, I feel very secure when needing advice or help.

7/10

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

My salary is enough for me as I do not have a lot of outgoings however if I was not staying at home during my time at the BBC I would not be able to afford it.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

1/10

9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fun, friendly place to work and i really hope to recieve a job after my programme is over.

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

ENJOY IT