Associate manager Review
at DXC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Provisioning and Maintenance: Setting up and maintaining servers, networks, and other infrastructure components.
Monitoring: Continuously monitoring system performance and availability
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving infrastructure-related issues to ensure minimal downtime.
Security and Compliance:
Security Practices: Implementing security best practices to protect infrastructure and data.
Compliance: Ensuring systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Performance Optimization:
Resource Management: Optimizing resource usage to improve system performance and reduce costs.
Scaling: Implementing strategies for scaling infrastructure to handle increased load
Monitoring: Continuously monitoring system performance and availability
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving infrastructure-related issues to ensure minimal downtime.
Security and Compliance:
Security Practices: Implementing security best practices to protect infrastructure and data.
Compliance: Ensuring systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Performance Optimization:
Resource Management: Optimizing resource usage to improve system performance and reduce costs.
Scaling: Implementing strategies for scaling infrastructure to handle increased load
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
0/5
Skill Development: The chance to learn new technologies and enhance your existing skills can be incredibly rewarding. Gaining hands-on experience with tools and platforms like AWS, Docker, and Jenkins can be both challenging and exciting.
Mentorship: Having access to mentors and experienced professionals who guide you through complex tasks and provide valuable insights can make the learning process more enjoyable.
Work Environment:
Team Dynamics: Working with a supportive and collaborative team can significantly enhance your experience. Positive interactions with colleagues and a sense of camaraderie can make daily tasks more enjoyable.
Company Culture: A company culture that values learning, innovation, and employee well-being can contribute to a more fulfilling apprenticeship experience.
Personal Growth:
Achievement: Successfully completing projects and overcoming challenges can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
Career Progression: Knowing that the skills and experience you gain during your apprenticeship will open up future career opportunities can be highly motivating.
Mentorship: Having access to mentors and experienced professionals who guide you through complex tasks and provide valuable insights can make the learning process more enjoyable.
Work Environment:
Team Dynamics: Working with a supportive and collaborative team can significantly enhance your experience. Positive interactions with colleagues and a sense of camaraderie can make daily tasks more enjoyable.
Company Culture: A company culture that values learning, innovation, and employee well-being can contribute to a more fulfilling apprenticeship experience.
Personal Growth:
Achievement: Successfully completing projects and overcoming challenges can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
Career Progression: Knowing that the skills and experience you gain during your apprenticeship will open up future career opportunities can be highly motivating.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed Existing Skills:
Infrastructure Management: Enhancing your ability to provision, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
Configuration Management: Deepening your knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and applying best practices in infrastructure as code.
Security Practices: Improving your understanding of security best practices and implementing them to protect systems and data.
Collaboration: Strengthening your collaboration skills by working closely with cross-functional teams, improving communication and teamwork.
Soft Skills:
Problem-Solving: Sharpening your problem-solving abilities by tackling complex technical challenges and finding effective solutions.
Time Management: Enhancing your time management skills to balance multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
Adaptability: Becoming more adaptable to new technologies and methodologies, staying current with industry trends.
Infrastructure Management: Enhancing your ability to provision, monitor, and maintain infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
Configuration Management: Deepening your knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and applying best practices in infrastructure as code.
Security Practices: Improving your understanding of security best practices and implementing them to protect systems and data.
Collaboration: Strengthening your collaboration skills by working closely with cross-functional teams, improving communication and teamwork.
Soft Skills:
Problem-Solving: Sharpening your problem-solving abilities by tackling complex technical challenges and finding effective solutions.
Time Management: Enhancing your time management skills to balance multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
Adaptability: Becoming more adaptable to new technologies and methodologies, staying current with industry trends.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Workload: Balancing the demands of the apprenticeship with personal life can sometimes be challenging, but it also offers opportunities to develop time management and resilience.
Complexity: Tackling complex problems and learning new concepts can be tough, but it also makes the work more engaging and satisfying when you succeed.
Complexity: Tackling complex problems and learning new concepts can be tough, but it also makes the work more engaging and satisfying when you succeed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Mentors: Having access to experienced mentors who provide guidance, answer questions, and offer feedback can be incredibly valuable. They help you navigate complex tasks and develop your skills.
Regular Check-ins: Scheduled meetings with your supervisor or mentor to discuss progress, challenges, and goals can ensure you stay on track and receive the support you need.
Regular Check-ins: Scheduled meetings with your supervisor or mentor to discuss progress, challenges, and goals can ensure you stay on track and receive the support you need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Course Materials: Access to comprehensive course materials, including textbooks, online resources, and study guides, to help you understand the curriculum.
Workshops and Seminars: Opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and webinars that provide deeper insights into specific topics and practical skills.
Tutors: Availability of tutors who can provide one-on-one support, answer questions, and offer personalized guidance on challenging subjects.
Mentorship Programs: Structured mentorship programs that pair you with experienced professionals who can offer advice and support throughout your apprenticeship.
Workshops and Seminars: Opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and webinars that provide deeper insights into specific topics and practical skills.
Tutors: Availability of tutors who can provide one-on-one support, answer questions, and offer personalized guidance on challenging subjects.
Mentorship Programs: Structured mentorship programs that pair you with experienced professionals who can offer advice and support throughout your apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Projects: Working on projects as part of your qualification can simulate real work environments, providing valuable experience that translates directly to your job.
Assessment: Periodic assessments ensure that you are meeting learning objectives and progressing effectively through the program.
Learning Materials: Comprehensive learning materials, including textbooks, online resources, and tutorials, support your continuous learning and skill development.
Assessment: Periodic assessments ensure that you are meeting learning objectives and progressing effectively through the program.
Learning Materials: Comprehensive learning materials, including textbooks, online resources, and tutorials, support your continuous learning and skill development.
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
Industry Conferences: Opportunities to attend industry conferences and seminars to network with professionals and stay updated on industry trends.
Lunch and Learns: Informal sessions where employees can learn about different topics over lunch, often featuring guest speakers or internal experts.
Mentorship Programs: Structured programs that pair employees with mentors for professional development and networking.
Lunch and Learns: Informal sessions where employees can learn about different topics over lunch, often featuring guest speakers or internal experts.
Mentorship Programs: Structured programs that pair employees with mentors for professional development and networking.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DXC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Complexity: Understanding the factors that influence currency values requires a good grasp of global economics, which might be complex for some investors.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DXC?
Research the Company:
Understand DXC's Services: Familiarize yourself with DXC Technology's offerings, such as their focus on IT services, cloud solutions, and digital transformation.
Company Culture: Learn about DXC's values and culture to see if they align with your own. This can help you tailor your application and interview responses.
Understand DXC's Services: Familiarize yourself with DXC Technology's offerings, such as their focus on IT services, cloud solutions, and digital transformation.
Company Culture: Learn about DXC's values and culture to see if they align with your own. This can help you tailor your application and interview responses.
