Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On a day to day basis I provide technical support to customers and clients who use out platform. I respond to tickets advising customers on the steps they need to take to resolve and issue, and those issues that I am unable to respond to I escalate to our development team

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • While employed at my company I have primarily developed my communication skills, both written and spoken. This is resulting from the fact that my job requires constant communication with customers and colleagues. I have also expanded on my existing technical knowledge through training and revision for exams that I have taken and will take as part of my apprenticeship.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship programme. At my company I have made friends for life, and have been welcomed into the team with open arms - I look forward to work each day. I am also in constant contact with my apprenticeship coach who has been extremely helpful, and relish the new challenges that each day brings.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My apprenticeship programme is extremely well organised. I am made aware of upcoming courses and exams far in advance, giving me enough time to prepare and notify my employers about my upcoming absences. On the one occasion that I was unable to attend a course due to unexpected work commitments, it was rearranged for me quickly and with full acceptance and understanding from the course providers.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employers give me constant support and put me in a great position to excel in my course. They constantly check up on the progress of my apprenticeship and encourage me to succeed. They are always understanding when I am unable to work due to apprenticeship commitments and I am extremely grateful for their support.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My training providers give me full support when i am working towards my qualifications. They encourage me to take on as much training as I can and ensure that I am always motivated. They push me towards my exam when they know I am ready and the faith they show they constantly have in me is extremely reassuring.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I would say that the training I have been doing does have a positive impact on my abilities in my job role, however as of so far this is mainly in my communication skills. My job enclosed working on a unique platform and therefore there is no course that would directly relate to what I do in my role, however I believe what I have been doing comes as close as anything could.

    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.)
  • Due to the covid restrictions and the fact that some form of social distancing and multiple lockdowns have been in effect since I started my role, it’s hard to properly answer this question. We do however get together socially outside of work when possible, and will be going for meals together as a team once restrictions are lifted.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Abavus to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • My company have made me feel extremely welcome since I first walked through the door. They support me constantly and I feel like a valued member of the team. I am already being pushed towards trying new things with a view of advancing my career in the direction I wish to take it.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Abavus?
  • I would say that as longer as you are hardworking and eager to learn you will thrive in working for the company that I do. There seems to be no limit in place regarding progression within the company and therefore I believe that my role would suit ambitious individuals who would like to learn more everyday while progressing through the ranks of the company.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

London, UK

May 2021

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