Project Manager Apprentice Review

by RWE Supply & Trading

Rating

8.6/10

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

Agile project management - SCRUM ceremonies Communication - emails, running meetings Creating project plans Reviewing budgets Reviewing risks and documenting

9/10

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

Developing existing communication skills - learnt how to communicate effectively within a large organisation Developing existing organisation and time management skills Learnt new technical skills Learnt lots of project management skills and techniques - conflict and negotiation management

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed my programme it has allowed me to develop both professionally and personally I have been given lots of responsibilities which has allowed my confidence to grow

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

In terms of RWE, my programme has been structured well and I have been given lots of support Babington's programme structure was quite poor and needed lots of improvement

7/10

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

Lots of support received from employer, a mentor provided, lots of support from whole team. Help provided whenever asked.

10/10

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

Support was provided however, there was a lack of structure to the programme and sometimes made the course more difficult than it needed to be

6/10

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

The qualification definitely helps towards project management skills - provides the base understanding

8/10

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.)

There are lots of events held at RWE, you do not have to attend but this has been really good for my networking skills and I have met lots of people throughout the organisation

9/10

9a. Would you recommend RWE Supply & Trading to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

This has been a really good start to my career within a international organisation, lots of skills learnt whilst gaining a qualification as well as getting work experience

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RWE Supply & Trading?

Do the research, if you do not understand some aspects of the job - ask. It shows that you are interested and have done the research. Most importantly be yourself!