Network Designer Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

I work in the office design team which deals with creating detailed network designs that are used to install or change networks within a business' building

9/10

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

I have learnt alot of new skills from the internal training courses offered by Fujitsu and also from the external courses offered at the college I attend to work towards my qualification. As well as that I have learnt alot of microsoft office skills from working with it and my team also offering alot of their expertise to help the day to day work go alot smoother from some useful tips that they have picked up from working with office.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The team that I currently work with are very enjoyable to be around and the general atmosphere in the office is welcoming. The work can be a mixed bag sometimes. Some times you can be doing the same thing for a couple of days and other times you are doing really varied and challenging work

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Fujitsu?

I feel very valused by Fujitsu. The company as a whole seems to put alot of care & effort into the apprentice program.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From starting my apprenticeship I was enrolled onto the supporting college course within the first two weeks. There are also quarterly meeting with all of the local apprentices to allow for the apprentice co-ordinator to let us know how Fujitsu apprenticeships are going across the country

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The college that I attend seems to the very experianced with training older students. On a college day the tutor is very informative and will take a small portion of the day to teach some important fundamantals to break the day up.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Work is very understanding that completeing the qualification portion of my apprenticeship is very important. 1 and a half days a week are allocated to any activities that are needed to be undertaken

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Fujitsu strives to pay their apprentices very well. Which does show when it comes to monthly out goings. Since I started I have learnt to drive and can comfortably pay rent, utilities and keep my car on the road whilst still having some pay left over.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are alot of opportunities to volunteer for both inside and outside of work time. Working for Fujitsu also means that some Gyms and other leisure centres will give you a preferential rate.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Fujitsu's apprenticships are a great way to get a foot in the door of employment. You will earn whilst you learn and gain invaluable experiance. Fujistu also has a policy that if you finish the qualificaiton side of the apprenticeship you will be offered a job in the company

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