Network Engineering Apprentice Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

I design and project manage the implementation of non terrestrial telecommunications globally.

9/10

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

Project management skills, Network engineering knowledge, How to work in a corporate company, Communications.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the program and how its structured. Working and studying is challenging but I enjoy the challenge.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly well organized, work life is very structured and project/demand driven, university is very much deadline driven and can be hard to find a balance of both.

8/10

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

The Employer provides countless opportunities for support, just being surrounded by experts opens a lot of opportunity for support and learning. Additionally, being given 5 days a year study leave.

8/10

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

Ample opportunity to do extra qualifications and training with the ability to shadow nearly anyone in the wider company.

10/10

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

It gives me the knowledge I need for configuring and designing networks. Some of the content is outdated and hard to introduce to the role.

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.)

So many different clubs and committees to get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

100% down to the attitude and characters here at Vodafone. The work force is lovely and always striving to improve. The SPIRIT of Vodafone plays a massive part in this.

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

Try to show your passion for learning and developing. Proving you are dedicated and committed to learning is a massive part of Vodafone.