Rating

9.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a higher apprentice which means I rotate around the business on 4-9 monthly placements. I have seen the whole of Quality Assurance in BAE Systems from Central QA to Supplier Assurance as well as external placements such as Business Strategy. I am exiting the scheme in Quality Capability where I look at recruitment and training.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • - Presentation skills - Leadership skills - Time management - Organisational skills - organising events on small and large scales - Planning - Communication skills - speaking to apprentices right through to senior management during meetings and work

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Alot :)

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Very - they invest a lot of time and money into their Early Careers programme

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • On the whole it is very good. Higher education paths/choices could be more streamlined and organised

    8/10

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

    9/10

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

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • very well - it is one of the highest paid higher apprenticeships in the area

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes the early career function are close and do a lot of social activities together from nights out to walks at the lake district.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Supportive employer Competitive salary Scope for promotion Constant training opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Read the job description and keep your CV up to date!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

North West

April 2016


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