PMO Apprentice Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

I am a Project Management apprentice within Fujitsu and I already own responsibility to a few processes, some being daily tasks and some being completed every month.

8/10

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

So far we haven't started our course yet but we are choosing slightly harder modules so we will certainly be learning new skills, honing existing skills and using them to pass this NVQ qualification. I've learnt how a big enterprise works, how different teams work together within it

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Fujitsu far exceeded my expectations as a whole. Everyone here has a sense of humor, is hard working, helpful and approachable and just generally the atmosphere in the office is comfortable and welcoming.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Fujitsu?

Lots of people, not just my manager, have given constructive criticism to help my development and also very positive feedback - even from people who I thought wouldn't give any feedback!

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

N/A, we haven't started the course yet but we have chosen modules and hope to start them in the next couple of weeks.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I hadn't really got much support off my direct advisor that I was taking over as he had to move on with the graduate scheme to a different location (still within Fujitsu) through no fault of his own. However, I was able to send a few e-mails and have a few phone calls to him but I also had the rest of the team to help me through problems if I had any!

6/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager is busy but always has time for me. If I have a problem and ask then most of the time more than one person will try and help.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

More than enough as I am still living at home and live quite close to work.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

From what I have heard there are many company events going on yearly, some being very physically demanding like cycling 500 miles over 5 days for SAFFA, sailing for Toe in the Water, climbing the tower in London. I will be taking part in these when they next come round!

5/10

9. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Best opportunity to meet new people and develop or gain skills. This is the best headstart to a life career. Working atmosphere is great. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Fujitsu want the best out of you.

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

Plan for the interview as they do ask lots of relevant questions. Dress smart, be polite, be talkative, be enthusiastic and smile a lot! It may seem obvious but it pays off in Fujitsu, people will notice and will help you and want you to suceed. You definitely get out what you put in here.