Network Engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I am currently working on improving the network for our customers, allowing our engineers to resolve issues with equipment as efficiently and effectively as possible.

9/10

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

I have picked up a variety of skills, such as how to interact with network devices and diagnose faults, communication skills, and development experience.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

There are good days and bad days, as there are everywhere, but on the whole I have really enjoyed the programme and the challenges it throws my way!

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There were some issues at first, but the company has adapted really well to the new programme and how it's structured.

8/10

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

All the support I need. There is always someone to contact if there is an issue, either personal or work related.

9/10

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

At first not enough, but now more than enough. There were some initial bumps but they have since been ironed out and now everything is great.

8/10

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

I think that the qualification gives a good foundation of knowledge but is not specific enough to help me with my job 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.)

Plenty, there are sports teams and games nights, and if there is something missing, then there is support for starting new groups and events.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunity to learn and develop at a company that seems devoted to developing new talent. Loads of opportunities to meet great people and get involved with new and exciting things.

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

You don't need to know everything, but you need to be willing to learn, and demonstrating this by being confident and engaged will really help you stand out. Definitely not a sprint and more of a marathon.