Junior Project Manager Review

by CGI

Rating

7.4/10

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

I work on a reporting and tracking team. Here I create reports on current releases to give to the client and I track all the deliverables that go to the client for review and acceptrance.

7/10

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

I have learnt a lot of planning and tracking skills. I have also learnt how to create plans on MSP which will definitely help me the future.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme as the modules I have done up until now have been very informative and have interested me. However, I cannot wait to be done as it is quite stressful doing Uni work and Working at the same time.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I'd say my programme has a solid structure. I know what I've got to do and this has been layed out clearly.

8/10

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

I'd say I receive very little support from my employer. Because everyone is busy it makes it hard. I do have a mentor and he is very helpful when it comes to getting feedback on my assignments,

6/10

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

I receive a lot of support from Winchester Uni, especially at the moment, lecturers are willing to help you outside of your univertsity day.

8/10

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

The business roles definitly will help me, they have made me think outside of the box more and become more creative. I have also learnt a lot of techy modules and this makes me want to go into more of a techy role.

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.)

We have a Sport and Social Club, which allows you to go to all sorts of events and sports activites.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because they offer some really good programmes and the people. The projects are really interesting and you always feel like you're working towards something.

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

Be yourself, show intiative and relate back to problems you have overcome in the past. Show you have an interest in the area you are wanting to go and work in as well.