VME Managed Service Apprentice Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

VME Managed Services, my daily tasks are the upkeep and maintenance of the VME services that run for companies such as Nationwide. Currently I have had no interaction with customers as I have been waiting on my security clearance. However, I have regular contact with my colleagues who have allowed me to shadow their day to day activities etc.

10/10

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

I have developed my Visual Basic knowledge as I have been working on an internal project that is written in VB. I have also been sent on an external course, delivered by Verhoef for training in Supernova and the SCL programming. My communication skills have been improved as a result of the daily interaction with my colleagues.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the programme.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Fujitsu?

I have received very good, positive feedback from my manager and my colleagues. Given the big push by Fujitsu for apprenticeships, I feel very valued.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well organised in every aspect.

10/10

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

I have yet to meet one of my tutors. However, the contact I have had from the other tutor has been very good.

5/10

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

I have received the upmost support from my employer, regarding any query or concern I have raised.

10/10

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

Although I have a distance to travel, I have found that car sharing with 2 of my colleagues a big help. The salary is above average.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have received many emails and requests to join in the activities that are available outside of work.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have found them a fantastic, well structured and extremely supportive company to work for.

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

Even if you have only ever used a computer to browse the internet, the training provided is of the upmost quality and the opportunities available are second to none.