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Test Analyst Review

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Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

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Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

2.7 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Communicating with clients (phone/email), preparing devices for testing, liaising with different stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Work is enjoyable, but too much university work to be able to have a social life

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
SQL using Oracle DB, excel

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structured like a normal university course that is taken alongside working
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Little support available for University studies, assigned a mentor, support within teams for work queries is good
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
None
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Qualification is unrelated to work
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
Sports and social club, but currently suspended due to COVID

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend CGI to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Generally a nice place to work, with friendly people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?
Be yourself
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