Engineering Specialist Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am responsible for the day to day management of the mobile core network, with a primary focus on on the operational tools that allow us to complete tasks such as change, performance and incident management

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt Python and project management skills, and developed better personal skills when reflecting on work I have completed

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • 9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Poorly organised, there was great support from my immediate management in getting things done and organised. But when asking for support from the dedicated Apprenticeship team within BT they offered no support at all.

    1/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Poorly organised, there was great support from my immediate management in getting things done and organised. But when asking for support from the dedicated Apprenticeship team within BT they offered no support at all.

    1/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The support was as expected, the final 2 years was where the best support was provided when working towards a specific study to achieve the degree

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Its given me a different perspective on how to manage and perform at my best when delivering for my company

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes these are generally available and organised with communities in the office

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • BT is a very positive place to work within your own support areas. I feel within my specific area the people and management that I work with are very supportive and encouraging in a persons wellbeing and career development

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

    • Be yourself and always demonstrate that you are willing to grow and learn

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Computer Systems Engineering

Bristol

April 2024

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