Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice Review

by JLR

Rating

8.2/10

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

Day to day will vary depending on your placements. I do programming in Angular (Typescript) and the backend in python using flask. I pick up a JIRA ticket and get working on it which contributes to "story points". I talk to people who are stakeholders in the project to make sure what i'm doing is correct and ask for help from the other engineers on my team.

9/10

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

Developed my python skills and learnt a new framework called Angular. SQL is also on the job as well which was something quite new to me.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I didn't enjoy my program in the first 6 months because I was doing no programming I was doings SIL testing which was incredibly boring. I had multiple meetings about moving to a different team. so now im on a 6 month placement away from my original squad which makes me 100x more happier.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well structured and organised in my opinion. I think the only annoying things were the PPD modules were all online. I thought they were useless in developing my skills. Everything else was good.

8/10

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

lots from my manager in confirming my placement. however you do need to have the courage do sort things out yourself. If you're in a bad team its really down to you to sort yourself out. Early careers team aren't really much help imo. but employers do help out in terms of university days and stuff like sick days.

9/10

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

some teachers are more supportive than others. lets just say that. but overall teachers are good. Jianhua is the most supportive lecturer so far.

8/10

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

yeah. most modules will align with a software engineering role except for business studies and PPD. which are both tough modules cause I just didn't like them.

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.)

you can hang out with your coworkers or join clubs at university. however already 8 months in my apprenticeship i've kinda ignored them cause i just don't have the time nor can i be bothered.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

JLR is great and very supportive. no issues regarding learning or work right now. any work problems are solvable through meetings

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

creators code and your presentation skills. those matter alot. Practice mock interviews with other people all the time.