New Talent Trainee Review

by BBC

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Best job and traineeship I have ever taken part in. Great skills training at BBCAcademy

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Loads. I am now equipt to work in the media industry with all the skill that I have learned.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Everyday is different and I enjoy every aspect of it. My whole life evolves around my career now and I love every minute of it.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It's a qwell organised traineeship. We have managers and mentors. Mentors are great for advice and managers make sure that we are meeting objectives and getting the most out of our time on the traineeship.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Loads. From skilled advice to personal to mental health support, the structure of support is th best I have ever recieved.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • 100%. The BBC Academy is second to none and they trainers work really hard to make sure the delivery of learning is suited best to ach individual with great patience.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I have just as much, if not more knowldge than some of my future piers, that goes to show how upto date our training is.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes. I take part in a running club and other events which are organised by coleagues.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • There is not one other media outlet like it. I would and have recommended to friends to apply for roles withint the BBC because its the safest place in the industry in terms of editorial guidlelines and personal support for staff.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

    • Be yourself. Sell you! And remember that we have to serve an audience that is going eleswhere!

Details

School Leaver Programme

Glasgow

May 2019

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