Network Planner Review
at Virgin Media O2
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Gateshead
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Planning for expanding Virgin's existing network to areas currently unserviceable
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much. Very informative and gain a sense of accomplishment with recognition and reward.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Technical skills involving knowledge into telecommunications
Developed existing skills such as: organisational skills, time keeping, resilience
Training provider teaching me project management skills
Developed existing skills such as: organisational skills, time keeping, resilience
Training provider teaching me project management skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured in my role and with my training provider. Often can be linked together and can base my learning around what I am currently experiencing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Massive amount of support. Both my manager and colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Receive good quality support from BPP. We have monthly calls with coaches regarding assignments and 6 week catch ups with our coach's.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps in transferrable skills. It also gives me a good base of knowledge for transferring within my organisation too.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, but currently due to COVID it is harder to experience these.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very well structured company with progression opportunities. Great benefits and are well recognised for your work and contribution.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
Be yourself it's all about personality.
Be confident with your self and your experience.
Show case everything positive you can bring to the team.
Be confident with your self and your experience.
Show case everything positive you can bring to the team.
