With a degree in Business Studies, Adam Moran is now an Infrastructure Apprentice at world-leading Japanese information technology company, Fujitsu. Here, Adam gives us the inside track on what it takes to do an apprenticeship.
While an apprenticeship is a great way to gain practical and real life experience at work, it’s important you keep up with your classroom assignments and studies. Not only will this ensure you have the theoretical knowledge to do your best at work, it will keep you on track to complete your apprenticeship on time.
A key advantage of doing an apprenticeship is getting to work in a company and gain real-world business experience. As part of this you learn about the company’s business strategy and goals, something you rarely experience at university. You should embrace this business environment to understand the company objectives, what the company expects from employees and career progression.
While the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of an apprentice are similar to that of a full time member of the team, you aren’t expected to know everything straight out of the gate! You are in a learning environment, so don’t be afraid to ask questions or for help if you need it. Apprentices at Fujitsu benefit from additional support form team members and mentors who help with career development.
Fujitsu has taught me that the ICT sector is wide ranging. You can specialise in a variety of roles from software to hardware, networks and infrastructure – the possibilities are endless. An apprenticeship gives you the room to manoeuvre and to continually develop new skills and specialisms.
Enthusiasm for a job doesn’t go unnoticed, and when you’re starting out as a new apprentice it’s vital. A positive approach will help people to remember you. Life as a new apprentice is a big challenge and there will be a lot to learn but I’ve found the experience very rewarding. It’s very satisfying to be part of a global company contributing to real life business solutions while gaining a qualification and I’ve come to embrace both learning and working.
