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Project Manager Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
My role involves working as an apprentice under a team within the company. Your role changes each year due to you working under a different team each year. This means the activities you get up to during the scheme are always changing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
To a large extent.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
This year I have learnt multiple software tools and my professional social skills have massively increased. I have learnt how to present to large groups of people due to the confidence the company encourages you to have when pushing you in different tasks.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very Well Structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A good amount.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel it has helped a lot when it comes to applying theories and tools learnt during study.
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
There is many of stretch activities to join and opportunities come and go throughout the year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
large amounts of progression, support and opportunities, and the company really does look after you and set you up to succeed in the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Have knowledge about the company and passion for the sector you're wanting to join. Be confident and keen and try to learn some role specific knowledge as to why you would like to do that job.
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