Network Engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

Configuring and deploying Cisco routers for the Vodafone RAN network

8/10

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

Developed IP network skills and how to configure Cisco & RAN equipment for enterprise network

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Learning network engineer role

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well structured course but not enough class learning for the theory and difficult to get the evidence required by the moderator board in some areas.

5/10

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

Support available when required but aim to be independant

6/10

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

Tutor always available by email

7/10

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

gives me theoretical knowledge support to help reinforce what I learn on day-to-day.

6/10

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.)

Yes plenty virtual and in person if you desire them

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for with lots of options and good salary.

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

Keep an open mind, one job role in a small company could be 10 different teams in Vodafone. Have an idea of a specific task or function you want to work in