HR Retail Admin Apprentice Review

by L'Oreal

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Admin tasks essentially dealing with queries we receive from our retail population, onboarding new starters joining the business, processing those leaving the business etc.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt: excel skills, how to properly structure emails, more about our HR systems and processes as well as how to handle complex queries we recieve on a day to day basis.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would say a lot. There is always something to do and that's what I like about my role.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its well structured as there is a clear kind of progression of what I will be learning from Uni and my role.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A huge amount of support from my team, mentors and line managers are always here for me if I am ever unsure or stuck.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that it is a great place to work and network with others. It is a friendly and inclusive enviroment

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?

Ensure that (depending on your role) you are ready to handle how busy you can get with studying towards a qualification as well as your job and any other hobbies. Time management is so important to make the most out of your apprenticeship