Sales & BD Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Assisting my placement manager for everything related to that part of the business. Being involved with calls/meetings, delivering projects & maintaining work relationships.

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

    • I've learnt to be more confident and outgoing during meetings and have developed my communication skills.

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

    • Its a great programme to be part of as there is so much movement within the business. It's refreshing and fun to meet new people and learn about the industry.

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

    • Its very well structured as at work we are given 'placements' and at university we have specific modules that very often link back to where we are working in the business.

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

    • My Apprentice manager is extremely helpful for anything to do with the scheme, and so was very important for me to transition from a classroom mindset to a professional workplace mindset. My placement managers are always helpful and informative and always make me feel im able to ask as many questions as possible if I don't understand.

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

    • They support me and my cohort well. Their job is to integrate my learning in university with my workday. This is good as we can give contextual feedback to our module work. They support us through quarterly catch up calls with my HR manager to ensure we are getting the support we need.

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

    • The degree greatly fits what my work course is. Every module and assessment is something I can take away and implement within work. From proposal development to financial principles.

    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.)

    • Plenty of networking events (pre-lockdown) and tons of social events through conference calls. -Coffee catch ups with your team -'All hands on' company wide updates by the leadership team -Quiz conference calls

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's such an interesting and large company to be a part of. Its rich history in the industry means that we are one of the big players in the market. BAE are committed to ensuring their graduates and apprentices are well looked after and that we learn and grow as young professionals. Tons of different opportunities like travelling and networking events are a plus.

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

    • Stay calm and be yourself. Show off your skills and let others know you are eager to learn in a growing and changing industry.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

London

February 2021

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