Oracle Database Administrator Review
at DXC
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
NE6
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
My Role at DXC is working for different clients, and assisting with the maintenance of databases, which is achieved by learning programming languages like SQL and implementing this into a Linux operating system.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the program i am in, i get to develop a skill that i want to learn and be amongst similar minded individuals who motivate me to come in and do my best every day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Linux and SQL are some Technical skills i have developed
Business etiquette and professionalism are the other skills i have developed working in an office environment
Business etiquette and professionalism are the other skills i have developed working in an office environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I'd say its decently structured, the onboarding process could be faster to help you get working in your roles quicker.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Yes i frequently have meetings with my managers, to ensure i am on track to complete my degree apprenticeship while also finding areas of work which seamlessly integrates the content I learn at university.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The collogues I work with are very supportive, and their technical knowledge is excellent therefore I know I can rely on them for advice and help for any qualification I partake in.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Due to my limited technical knowledge prior joining DXC, i was worried i would be behind, but the qualifications that you partake in, help me on a day to day basis feel more confident in my ability
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
There is a great group of people that onboarded together, so the engagement events we have are really fun. We also have a office 7-aside gets quite competitive! Furthermore we have STEM events which shows how much there is to look forward to and be part of when joining DXC
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DXC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I'd say its a great place to learn and and develop your skills to further your career, while doing it with great people alongside you which makes the whole process much more fun. The support you will get is great, which makes you want to work harder everyday.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DXC?
Be yourself! show off who you really are, and be passionate in what you want to do. Even if u have little technical knowledge, don't think it will hold you back as DXC is a company where you can develop those skills.
