Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is a Finance and Commercial Academy Student. This involves on a daily basis (depending on role) accurately reporting the financial position of the business over a range of topics, and implementing improvements to meet business goals.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • A number of training course are provided, including the main study focus of CIMA. within placements I have developed great Excel skills including macro writing (from having zero excel skills prior) as well have businesses software knowledge (SAP) Communication skills and accounting knowledge.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme is top quality and Siemens culture promotes the wellbeing of its employees, the programme is also well respected within the company and provides great future opportunity.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?
  • Highly.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well structured with a dedicated manager through all placements when you may need support. placements are assigned very fairly, interim interviews may occur, which is added experience.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Good support, provided through a external provided.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Great support, again Siemens supports its staff in a world class way.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary I'd say is above the norm for a school leaver. I have moved 3 times around the UK for placements (Which I enjoyed) these moving costs are covered by the company and salary has always covered my living costs.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are some company organized events, you would have to network independently if you would like to do more.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Their employee culture is world class, the work that Siemens undertakes is very interesting and I am proud to work for a company that thinks for the future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
  • be yourself, the onboarding process will explain the steps clearly.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Engineering, Finance

West Midlands

March 2018


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