Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an apprentice software developer, i participate in a daily standup with my team and regularly communicate between team members. I work with java code mainly improving code and fixing bugs or defects.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes i have gained certification in RPA, attended many courses for relevant coding languages such as java and for web development.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme a lot, the work environment is great and my colleagues and team members make it a great place to be.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by CGI?
  • I feel valued by CGI as i am part of one of the major projects and so i know i am providing great value to them as well as them to me.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is well organised from within work and i have great support from my career mentor.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • From my training provider the support could be better and isn't well communicated or structured at all.

    3/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer if i ever had any issues there's definitely no lack of support.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary does meet my costs of travel including location and social if spent wisely.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes there are opportunities outside of work, CGI has a great sports and social club which encourages colleagues to spend time together bonding outwith work which i would definitely recommend.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • My experience at CGI has been mostly positive and a great decision i feel as an alternative to attending university.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
  • Be positive, ask questions! Seem interested!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Scotland

March 2018


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