Degree Apprentice Review
at AJ Bell
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
I am currently rotating around the It department. Once my rotations are done I am joining a team linked to my specialism - IT Consultant/PMO. Currently I am in infrastructure delivering a project to the team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am very happy with my choice, I am getting an experience through the entire department and learning new things everyday
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned various skills and developed existing. This involving not only academics such as coding but improving my communication and team working skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I like the rotations and the fact that once these are done I will be joining a specific team which will also be linked with university modules
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received the most support having support from my work mentor, university mentor and other apprenticeship and employees
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive all the support, being able to spend working hours on uni work when deadlines are coming up and I’m getting stressed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Gym
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AJ Bell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company to work for, offering a good salary and a great job with many development opportunities. Everyone is very helpful and always there if you need support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AJ Bell?
Go for it!
