Business Support Assistant Review

by WTW

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

My day to day job involves being part of an internal technical support team who help with tasks such as documentation creation, sanctions and winning new business.

10/10

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

I have learnt many new skills specifically related to insurance but also developed skills such as organisation and communication techniques.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it is well organisation. We have time to plan ahead and know what is expected of us in the long term.

8/10

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

Everyone is really supportive and always helps us when we need it.

10/10

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

We have catch ups every 6 weeks and can always email in between.

9/10

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

The job role I do complements the qualifications and vice versa. It has learning both parts much easier.

10/10

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.)

We have professional networking events. Events called 'lunch and learns' once a month where we get to listen to a guest speaker talk about an area of WTW. Also have team socials where we go out together.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend WTW to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have loved the experience of working for WTW. I do't really have any areas to fault them on.

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

Be confident and do some research. Ask lots of questions and don't be shy.