Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Junior Developer. Mainly specializing in java and SQL I am responsible for developing new parts of the solution as well as fixing defects on the existing code base

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my Java skills from non-existent when I started the apprenticeship to a level where it is not a blocking factor when it comes to my role. As well as this, due to the project being run in a scrum methodology, I have gained valuable experience in a key skill that is looked for in the industry

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The program as a whole has been amazing, with the ability to progress being available. my only complaint would be that the program does not seem to have been thought out in advance and instead there seems to be a lot of reactionary steps being taken to problems

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by CGI?
  • Very, I feel that even with my junior level on the project my input is valued and appreciated and I am doing valuable work for the project.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program was not well structured to start with and even now there seems to be a lack of information being passed down. However there have been no negative impacts from this thus far.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have very rarely been in contact with any of the people responsible for the apprenticeship side of the program.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive as much support as I need in my day to day role.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My costs are met comfortably, although I do feel I am underpaid for the role I am doing.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have been out socially with my colleagues on several occasions and have always had a good time, which has certainly helped the atmosphere in the office.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I think the company ethos is great and the people in the company are very friendly and happy to help if needed.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
  • That although the apprenticeship is difficult, it is definitely the right kind of challenge.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

February 2018


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