student ambassador Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Helping with community investment and admin work, and promoting British Airways at careers events.

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

    • I have really developed my presentation skills, I have also developed to be able to help at virtual careers events which I had never encountered before. I now understand more about office work.

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

    • I enjoy it a lot!! It is well run, I receive really good support. I love it!

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

    • The programme is well organised with a good structure. They are always clear about what we are going to do and what is required from me.

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

    • We receive a lot of support when we are doing new things, and to make sure that we have the skills that we need to complete the work. As someone with Aspergers, ADHD and dyslexia I always feel well supported.

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

    • Lots of support. Special workshops are arranged to make sure we have good skills to help us.

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

    • It helps a lot as it gives me more confidence, and it makes me feel really proud to be part of the team.

    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.)

    • There are. Even in lockdown we have taken part in virtual events such as sponsored walk / run / bike with Strava to raise money for Red Nose Day. We also have an active Whats App group.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Its a very good company and it does a lot of good things for the community as well as being very good at what it does.

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

    • Be yourself - and go for it!

Details

School Leaver Programme

Logistics and Operations

London

March 2021

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