Software developer Review

by BP

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

As a software developer, I work as part of a team to create programs which will be used by staff within the company. My team specifically focuses on creating programs to aid the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure at BP.

10/10

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

I have developed my existing software development skills as well as learning programming languages I have never used, such as C# and PowerShell. I have also learnt how to collaborate as a team when creating code by regularly submitting code to the team's shared repository.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy being an apprentice at BP. The member of team are all very friendly and helpful as well as the staff from surrounding teams. The other members of the early careers cohort are also very friendly and make the program more enjoyable.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

BP has a very well organised early careers cohort, there are always members of staff offering support to the apprentices and regularly scheduling events for us to meet up.

10/10

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

I always receive a lot of support from members of my team as they take time out of their day to teach me new skills and explain how certain things are done.

10/10

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

My training provider always offers support during our classes, however they do not offer much support outside of these classes.

7/10

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

My qualification helps me in my role however I believe the skills I learn through my daily role are much more useful.

7/10

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 socials for all early careers members organised every month

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BP to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company always offer lots of support to all of the apprentice and the members of staff around me are always willing to explain things to me and teach me new skills

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

I would recommend asking for help as much as possible and always be honest if there is something you are unsure of or do not understand.