It’s hard to put in words how I feel about working at Axis. When footballers say they have the dream job, this is how I feel being a Quantity Surveyor at Axis. It does not feel like work when you enjoy what you do so much. Some people would think I’m a bit crazy, the amount of enjoyment I get out of it.
I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship, but I would say make sure you are fully focused. You just have to knuckle down as with anything else in life and keep pushing yourself. You gain real-life experience of working, and I also gained confidence, patience, discipline and appreciation. Imran Ahmed, Plumbing Apprentice and Gas Engineer
The highlight of my apprenticeship was volunteering to refurbish a school in South Africa. The most challenging thing about the apprenticeship was joining the painting apprentice team as the only girl! Now we are six boys and two girls. We all work together really well. There is equal opportunity to progress at Axis and I have been given a lot of opportunities and training.
You need to be prepared for the time and effort you will have to invest into a Degree Apprenticeship. Looking at the position I am in now, and the experience/knowledge I have gained, I would recommend a Degree Apprenticeship to anyone who is willing to work hard. I have learned so much – gained many skills. One of my major gains is personal confidence.
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