Project Analyst on the CMDA Course at Aston Review

Day to day I communicate with my team and project managers ensuring they keep plans, resource trackers and project reports up to date to ensure the project can progress successfully. It is also important at month end to make sure everyone has booked relevant time so invoicing can be done.

I have learnt how to present to stakeholders and how large scale businesses operate and control how they meet their clients needs. I have also learnt lots about project governance and change management and the importance of logging things to refer back to and see the history of what has take place on a project.

I really enjoy the program and my job role. I much prefer this than just doing university work as sometimes lectures and essay assignments can become quite tedious.

I think it's really well structured with lots of opportunities to grow and progress in the company. There are also strong ties between the university and the company so information is communicated effectively and everyone is aware that as an apprentice we are juggling both a full time job and degree.

There is lots of support. You get a biddy also on the same scheme as you to contact if you are unsure as well as your review managers separate from your managers on accounts you may join which you can raise anything with.

There is support from the University. You still receive all the same benefits from the university as if you were a student full-time there. You have access to the student union, libraries, discounts etc. You also get a university coach who you have reviews with and can book 1:1's should you get stuck with anything along the way. They also communicate with your employee to make sure you are getting the support you need.

It teaches you theory on how different areas of the business may operate and increases your awareness of working with others, in teams, and being productive and proactive in making decisions around business, finance, and group work.

There are lots of graduate and apprentice social events held nationwide, so when one is in you area it's always nice to attend or travel to another city to meet others which helps grow your network.

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It is a great opportunity to study and still earn a competitive salary. In addition, all the relevant support is there and there is lots to learn so your never not doing something which allows you to contact learn and progress within the company through working on accounts and promotions.

Be personable and friendly and show you can be a valued team member. Be yourself and let that shine, whilst showing you are organized and have good time management and communication skills. Have examples of how you have demonstrated these too.