Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Mainly responsible for the support of service delivery to the project and the customer by gathering information on time, cost and quality while updating multiple schedules and using a varied amount of tools.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have begun to develop an extensive knowledge on the PM Topic as a whole through university and interactions with professionals within the business. I have also become competent with the use of many workplace tools and programmes related to the role.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy both the engaging day to day work and the relationship I have with both my fellow apprentices and those based within the project team, all of which are extremely helpful and kind.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • The Early Careers central function highly values every apprentice they take on board, always willing to listen to any concerns with a friendly approach and ensure your progression continues.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The course follows an extremely well structured 5 year plan of which all apprentices working are aligned to, the university lessons themselves involve a lot of discussion and debate, which the tutor is always willing to clarify afterwards if need be.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Support whilst attending our university lessons is always extremely helpful and in-depth, problems do sometimes arise when contacting them from outside of lesson with emails sometimes taking weeks to be replied to, or not at all.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My placement manager is extremely understanding and so to are the early careers function, they understand that for many of us this our first ever full time role and that the company and environment can be intimidating and yet they are eager to answer questions and settle nerves.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The wage is extremely generous, with year increases, cost of living increases and a company bonus.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are always opportunities available to engage and take part in, it's simply a question of whether you have the time to attend.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a great course, working at a great company, meeting industry experts and developing an outstanding base upon which to launch your career.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Prepare for the assessment day, taking your time and giving honest answers.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

April 2017


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