Project Manager Apprentice Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

I work in the Regional office, and day to day I engage with different teams to gather data and information which ultimately helps to achieve my teams project goal. The data I accumilate, through meetings and calls, is there fed into a number of different reports which I run.

8/10

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

Yes, there are many new skills which I have learnt in my role, such as stakeholder management, scope management, my MSP and excel skills have developed further as well. And also my general skills of communication, organisation and time management have continued to develop.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

A lot, I am really happy with the job and my programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From the work perspective, it is veyr good. In regards to the training provider and the learning side it has been lacking.

5/10

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

A lot, I am very satisified with the support I recieve,

10/10

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

Not masses, or not very detailed. As they are not familiar with the work my team does it can be hard for them to understand. The support may improve as I get closer to the exam though.

3/10

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

The learning I am doing, helps me understand project management better, and get better knowledge of different terminology and PM techniques, however, I do this in my own time through online training.

7/10

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 there are some of these.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is a great company culture here, the people are really great and you feel at home instantly. I can't recomend the company enough, they have made my apprenticeship so far, a great experience.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

Show your skills, but know that Virgin don't expect you to know everything already. The best version of yourself you can be is driven, friendly and passionate, so try to reflect the virgin values in the work you do.