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Business Administrator Review

at Siemens

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Stoke Poges

Review Submitted: May 2024

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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 am currently in Customer Services, the first of 3 rotations round the operations department, and I am required to answer emails and phone calls from customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme as it allows me to socialise with my colleagues a lot which is great due to networking, and have a sense of responsibility and independence.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Teamwork, independence, problem solving

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
This is very organised, however it is all learning over Teams, but I was expecting to physically go to college to learn.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer as if I have a problem, they are very keen to help me through it, also I have been treated like a real employee, rather than just a side- piece which is what I was expecting joining as an apprentice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Every 2 weeks, me and my trainer have an hour long Teams call, where she will explain my tasks for the next two weeks and what to include in them. Also, the other apprentices and I created a Whatsapp group chat with our trainer so if we had any questions, we could ask for her help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe my qualification will help me perform better in my role because it teaches me valuable things within the business industry, such as the types of stakeholders, how to approach different ones etc.
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
We always have events occurring at Siemens Financial Services, celebrating different occasions such as Ramadan, National Womens Day and more. Also, we have many social activities, for example coffee roulette which is where every week your name is put into a roulette, then you get matched with someone else in the business to go for a coffee and catch- up.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very cultural and social place to work, and you can widen your network massively when working for such a big, global company. This would also look very impressive on your CV and working for a company like this would set an representation that you are professional and experienced.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
To always put yourself out there, from the moment you walk through the door. Have confidence and never doubt your self as everyone was in your shoes once upon a time.
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