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Fortnum & Mason

Business Analyst Review

at Fortnum & Mason

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

London

Review Submitted: February 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 have now completed my first year and entered in the last 6 months of my apprenticeship. Fortnum & Mason has been a great place to do this, giving me a great opportunity to learn whilst applying the learning in real business situation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has given me a unique opportunity to learn in a structured manner whilst at the same time doing the job in real life situation.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned Agile methodologies for the first time and further developed my investigation and business modelling techniques

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is really well organised and structured, with the right level of coach led sessions and self learning modules
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Fortnum & Mason has been great to to compliment the training with additional in house courses on general business skilss, such as emotional inteligence, having difficult situation, how to exploit social media, etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
the training provider has been great and proactive in ensuring I would be on track with my Portfolio of evidence
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Greatly, as it has given me an extended range of skills and techniques to use in my role as a BA
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
Yes, we have both team and larger business social events that offers also an opportunity to network with business coleaggues I do not directly work with

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Fortnum & Mason to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for with great colleagues and althought it has been around for over 300 years, it is still evolving and offers great opportunities for a Digital Transformation professional
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fortnum & Mason?
Undertsand and embrace the brand. Do not hesitate to ask questions and help when needed as there is a great culture of hachieving together
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