Apprentice Review

by Aon

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.1/10

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

I do client work for my colleagues including binding instructions, renewal report work, client information letters, driver letters. I often use the programme Acturis to help me with this.

7/10

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

My Excel abilities have improved since working at Aon as well as outlook.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I think the programme is varied and interesting. I get along very well with my colleagues and this makes up a huge part of my job satisfaction.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured with the exams, coursework and on the job learning. I meet with my coach once a month and have a lot of support fro my line manager and mentor.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer - my line manager, mentor and all other members of the team.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from the training provider FWD. My coach and I meet once a month and on the run up to my exam my coach organised a revision session over the phone that was very helpful.

7/10

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

The qualification helps me to perform better in my role by allowing me to learn about the insurance industry as a whole as well as giving me the means to utilise this knowledge in my job.

7/10

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.)

No.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Aon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support you receive in this role is really good and the day to day work is interesting and consistent.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aon?

Apply as early as possible and remember to stay alert and organised while on the job.