Rating

6.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm a production coordinator apprentice, which involves booking talent and raising their contracts, helping to organise with shoots whether they are national or international and generally helping the production coordinator with anything they need.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I've developed my communication skills, and learnt about purchase orders as well as copyright clearances etc.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • To the fullest. Occasionally it can be rather quiet which I don't like, however when it's busy I love it and I get stuck in to all my work.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BBC?
  • Average

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very well organised/structured considering my cohort is the first cohort of this scheme

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot. They are very helpful and always there for you whether its work related or personal.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Quite a bit, they are interested in what it is I'm studying so I often find myself having a meeting with my placement managers and going through my units with them to determine the sort of work they should be giving me.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Because I live by myself with my two children it can be a stretch at times.

    4/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not that I have seen yet.

    4/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it's a great experience and the environment is more laid back than everyone thinks.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
  • Just be yourself, be honest and above all, know what you're applying for.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Central London & City

April 2014


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