Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by CGI?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
Job Title: Analyst Programmer My current project is an EUD Rollout that provides IT support and consultancy for the NHS, in particular it's largest Trust, being CNWL. Daily tasks include planning and preparing for scheduled rollouts, as well as floor walking and coordinating on the day of rollout. This means I'm involved in the data migration procedure for various sites, and also see through that all end-user devices match the client's expectations.
I've developed more IT specific skills than I originally through I would have, in particular troubleshooting, through floor walking and solving technical problems whilst on rollout. I've also developed my communication skills through building strong relationships with the client, and have become more organised due to the intensity of my day-to-day work.
I enjoy my programme. The working environment is very relaxed but also focused at CGI. The team I work with are very socialable and friendly. However I can imagine this varies from project to project.
I feel fairly valued by CGI. They seek the best for their students and want them to succeed. If there are any problems that occur, they are always addressed appropriately.
The programme is well organised. I like how the modules are set into separate weeks, and enjoy the workshops. However, I would prefer if the course was more compact and would like workshops to be more often and closer together rather than spread out over the year.
Training providers are very good, and make sure that Apprentices have all the resources they need to complete their course to the best of their ability, and take notice of the difficulties their students have with relating their daily work to their studies.
There is little communication between Apprentices and those who manage us internally, due to there not being many Apprentices in general at CGI, and because many are at different stages and have started at different times of the year. Due to the nature of some projects at CGI, it's hard for Apprentices to gain the experience they need to show evidence of their work for their coursework/portfolio.
My salary is satisfactory. The pay increases often over the course of the year, and tends to be in line with the performance of that particular employee.
yes, I am satisfied as an employee. There are a good variation of company events and activities. CGI makes a lot of time and effort for employee satisfaction.
Yes
It's a good place to start if you want a career in IT. However there is always room to develop other various skills. The atmosphere is generally enjoyable.
Ask as many questions as you can. Look for as many other programmes at other companies as well, and hope to get into one of them. Prepare for the interviews.
Details
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Central London & City
January 2017