New Talent Apprentice Review

Day to day activities change all the time it depends on what is needed to be done on the day. Depending on what department I work in, I usually do work as a researcher however I've also done runner work on sets as well as shadowing producers/presenters on live sets.

Built a lot of confidence in the work place. I'm able to interact with colleagues and strangers much more seamlessly due to the amount of colleagues you meet going through different departments. You also realise how much more you can do than you ever thought especially for me just coming out of school into the workplace.

I enjoy my job, I like being kept busy which is the large majority of the time. At times when there is little to do as with any workplace, I get agitated however there's always college work to be done. The teams I've worked with have all been very welcoming and have been very good at making this transition for me as smooth as possible.

I feel pretty well valued. I'm an apprentice so obviously I'm not running the company but the tasks I'm given do hold a certain weight of responsibility but the best thing that makes me feel valued is when I hand in an assignment and I'm shown appreciation from my colleagues.

The scheme is well organised and has been flexible allowing me to go out on shoots and work on various other projects during the week. There has been a ton of support from my line manager and mentor who've been very instrumental for me in settling into the programme. I've found that the college work is a little too independent as when I'm stuck I often will have to wait till I see my college tutor which is once every two weeks which I've occasionally missed due to programmes and will have to wait until the next meeting. Tasks seem to be in surplus in the BBC, there always seems to be something to do.

MY tutor is super friendly and helpful, the only issue is our access to them isn't too great being once every two weeks, if the number of meetings was once a week, then I'd feel that would be the level of support I personally would need.

My managers have been very good in making sure I've got work to do and that I'm happy in my placements. My mentor is also very supportive and has really helped keep me together dealing with my professional as well as personal problems as I've found it hard moving countries and transitioning from school to work.

My salary is sufficient in regard to paying for my rent, living costs and personal leisure.

There are many opportunities outside of work, you can find yourself leaving work for external projects for a week or two straight. There are also many opportunities to go out on shoots with teams. I also stay at a student accommodation and have been able to make numerous friends where I live which was something I missed when I first moved here as I was used to having my group of friends. I also didn't know anyone in Glasgow previously and shyed away from fresher's week due to work.

Yes

Because it gives you many opportunities that are not accessible through 'conventional' methods (Uni) and also allows those like myself who want to get into working straight away the chance to live that lifestyle whilst not feeling too overwhelmed. Also, the life experience you gain working a full year for a well established company really helps you get into the working mind-set/lifestyle and I'd argue helps you grow up so much in such little time.

I would say being genuine throughout your interviews really helps, there's no point pretending to be someone you're not (they'll work it out pretty fast). Apply everywhere, by applying to as many places as you can you increase your chances but you also gain a lot of experience doing numerous applications and interviews, by the time you've started you are already well versed in the working mentality. I wish I would've been told that they're (Employers) are looking at the person you are and not so much on your achievements/grades though it's still relevant. I think what would've really helped would've been practicing linking interview questions to things you have done, I think that's where most people struggle and what I found put the pressure on most during my interviews.