Colt Technologies Apprentice Review

by Colt Technologies

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

On a day to day basis my role includes payroll, managing the process of new starters/candidates (on-boarding) drafting up letters, supporting BPs and advisors and other general admin duties

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes since being at colt i have definatly learnt alot of skills, this is due to on the job training, being in the office meeting new people and also i have learnt skills through bbp university

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the team i work with, the company is also a very good company

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Colt Technologies?

Yes people and the culture make you feel valued

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At first it was very confusing but after speaking with bpp and early careers it seemed to all work out

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I email my skills development coach and module teacher alot and there resposnes are quiet prompt

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My Manager is very supportive along with my team, I have 1 day a week where i just study all day

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I think that Colt offer a good salary compared to other companies

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes networking at colt is a very big thing, most employees are easy to speak to

9/10

9. Would you recommend Colt Technologies to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think that overall Colt is an brilliant company to work for and would 100% recommend the apprenticeship scheme to any friend as i think it is the perfect start to a carreer

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Colt Technologies?

Don't be scared to be yourself, its daunting at first but you will defiantly find your feet