Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Project Controller. This involves aiding in the management of large projects, Liaising with customers and reporting on financial data.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My stakeholder management skills have been improved and my confidence to match. My computer skills have also been improved aiding me to become more efficient in my role. I have been on various training courses, funded by the company to help me tackle the day to day tasks i am set.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my programme, the mix of college and work is just right. I feel like i have been extremely lucky to have been offered the job at BAE Systems and will be an ambassador for the scheme.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Moving from placement to placement gives you an opportunity to experience different managers and areas of the business. So far i have felt valued and recognized for doing good work. I am consistently asked to be involved in tasks to aid the business and hope it continues into the future.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is well structured and as mentioned before, the split of work and college is just right. However, the scheme has a tendency to change its format and it can get confusing sometimes.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • For me, i feel that i get the right amount of support. In a higher education environment, you need to utilize the resources, they will not come to you. I always know where they are when i need them and feel they are very approachable.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Again, i feel i know where my scheme managers are when i need them. I keep in touch with them and they are always able to help at a moments notice.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is more than acceptable for the job i do. I feel i am very well paid.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of opportunities outside of work, to which i have been a part of many times. They are well communicated in the workplace and always give you the option to join.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • A great place to work, a great salary and a great learning environment.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself, the company are looking for genuine individuals who want to be here and not someone is pretending to be someone else.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2016


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