Rating

5.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Business Admin Apprentice working at level 2 Basic administration dealing with internal people mainly and sometimes take external calls

    4/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have expanded my administration knowledge but have reached a wall where I don't believe I can learn more.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the actual apprenticeship and completing the tasks sent, but do not enjoy the role as it is very restricting and I do not believe there is anything else to learn.

    3/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Irwin Mitchell?
  • I do feel valued but I feel very stuck in my job and I have been told I am unable to change jobs while I am on the apprenticeship.

    2/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The apprenticeship is well structured and the online resources and text book are great. I get a lot of support of my tutor and I really like her. One file where I long my progress is really well designed and easy to use, it is very efficient.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive support on all my units and you can contact her very easily on email or phone.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I do receive support but find the environment not very pleasant sometimes.

    3/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is excellent for an apprenticeship as I am on the normal wage for my job, but I am given a lot more responsibility then my colleague that are not on the apprenticeship and therefore I find it unfair I am not on more.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • IM are very involved with charities and we are given a charity allowance each year which is nice

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • I believe there are better well paid admin jobs, as for the rest I am unsure as I have not had chance to work in these roles.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
  • Don't go for an apprenticeship in admin as is very restricting and can stop you from moving up in the company at your desired rate.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Yorkshire & The Humber

May 2018


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