Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Job Title - Strategy and Planning Apprentice Daily task - Very dynamic team due to the projects involved in, Typical tasks - Data analytics, Portfolio management, Assisting with Projects, Meeting with Consultants, supplier.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Professional development - Personal impact training, Microsoft software, presentation, Stakeholder interaction. Personal development - Communication skill with all levels in the business, Confidence, Analytics.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My apprenticeship has been very enjoyable and challenging due to the high level of Respect towards apprentices in the organisation, all team members are very happy to help and support when needed, The business is always looking to challenge their apprentices to perform at their optimum this is especially enjoyable, thriving on the challenge,

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by M&G?
  • The company has a high value and respect for apprentices, always looking to assist in the personal development along side the professional development, enabling the best results.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The process has been extremely well organised from the first day and the induction preparing every apprentice for the business, with the support of managers and 'Buddy' system with a clear plan of the journey over the course of the apprenticeship, the business is very good at structuring the development of its apprentices.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The support from the training provider was slow to start, with some communication issues, which Prudential staff were very quick at dealing with my concerns and resolving the issues.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Excellent support from company, with engagement from all levels all member of my department are very happy to answer any questions and very supportive, while not being over supportive and smothering.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is good allows a good level of income. even with travel expense, still plenty for disposable income.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of company events and opportunities to represent the company and department through charity events, career fairs, community projects.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend this to a friend due to the respect and vlue the business have in apprentices and the support they provide enabling the optimum level of development along with the excellent business culture and core values.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?
  • -Prepare well for the interview. -Don't panic, Keep calm. -Have a Hard work ethic. -Show you are willing to learning. -If you get the job be prepared to go above and beyond.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

December 2016


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