UNIX system maintenance Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Unix system maintenance in a live ops and incident management capacity

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt how to utlise UNIX, Oracle, Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL, C, C++, shell scripting, INGRES databases, communication in a business environment, event management, and charity involvement

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

    • The job role is great with plenty of away from the desk opportunities but the apprenticeship itself was poorly organised

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Hewlett Packard Enterprise?

    • I am involved in running a DWP application day to day on my own, so quite valued

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • not very well organised, but they have cleaned up the program for the newer waves

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Only had QA for a year, received a load of support in our role

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The employer helped out a lot, only the apprentice manager wasn't very helpful

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Its generous for an apprenticeship but only just covers living costs

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Hewlett Packard Enterprise to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Better than having student debt

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Hewlett Packard Enterprise?

    • Enthusiasm is key to getting employed

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

North East

March 2016

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