ProjectAnalyst Review

My role entails updating my projects org chart in relation to when new people join the project and when people leave. I also onboard and offboard resources whenever I receive an email to do so. I also chase people up to update a report that tracks how many hours everyone has worked in the week, so that this report can be sent to the client.

I have developed several skills. I have learnt how to effectively communicate with managers, clients and my colleagues in important meetings. I have learnt how to balance a heavy workload alongside studying my business degree at Aston university. I have also learnt how to work as a team to meet the needs of my client.

I thoroughly enjoy my programme as I learnt all about business through the university course and then I am able to apply my learnings to working at Capgemini which is very beneficial. This has really allowed me to enjoy the whole programme as I'm constantly learning at all times.

It is very structured as every 3 months we go to the university which allows us to focus on the modules that we'll be working on. It's good to get a change from studying at home and online webinars. The programme gets more complex, which is quite beneficial.

I receive lots of support from them. They always give me my 20 percent study time which allows me to stay on top of studying. My company gave me a buddy who supported me when I first joined the company which helped me to easily settle into the company last year.

Aston offer lots of support to help us with our educational needs. There are Extra support sessions for things to do with referencing, how to write a report and different assignment related skills. I have a skills coach from the trading provider who is happy to help at all times.

I feel the modules are getting more complex and challenging as they progress. And my learnings from the modules can then be applied to my role in my company which helps me to perform a lot more effectively and confidently. This will hopefully allow to me to work my way up the hierarchical.

There was an apprentice event for all apprentice to get together for the first time in a while sone COVID, it had guest speakers and some managers from our company that gave a speech. There are also sports teams such as football and netball which I can get involved with.

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It's a very supportive company, that has a great apprenticeship programme that is structured to perfection. There is a clear route for progression and promotion, and the job role works well alongside the university side of things. My company is also known for its good salaries and benefits for employees.

I would say firstly to research the company, some of its projects, what it's doing from a sustainability perspectives. Look at the values and how they resonate with you and also think about scenarios that you could link to them to prep for the interview. I would also say to be yourself, and believe in yourself prior to the interviews/assesment centre.