Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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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 complete rotations across different business functions - the work on a day-to-day basis is varied and can change, but it all gives the opportunity to learn and gain useful experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Great programme, very varied. Lots of opportunity
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Project Management, Sales, Business Professionalism, Large focus on soft-skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good structure, the programme is very self-led and adaptable to where you want to gain experience,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great experienced managers that listen to concerns and help along the way, an excellent level of support from the organisation with Days for Me (days off each year that everyone takes at the same time without having to use holidays), bonuses and great company benefits.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good level of support, good degree programme. Skills coaches are excellent.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Degree provides a lot of knowledge that can be applied in business situations.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Many social activities, office events, global experiences and networking events. Great employee culture.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cisco to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great organisation, great employee culture, lots of support and excellent benefits. A fantastic apprenticeship programme with lots of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cisco?
Be your authentic self, focus on what makes you unique. This is the most important thing when applying to the Cisco Apprenticeship Programme,
