Business Administrator Review

I work as a business administrator and I work around 3 main areas: Functional Skills, Apprenticeships and the Young Apprentice Network. Each area allows me to use the Microsoft Suite, gaining confidence in using different tools and applications. I also communicate using the telephone, email and face to face contact.

I have had the opportunity to undertake many training programmes. I have taken part in technical training programmes such as Excel training which has improved my skill set. However, I have also taken part in training sessions such as Autism training which has improved my general awareness of the greater society.

I enjoy gaining new skills and meeting new people as I believe it helps my confidence. However, I like to be challenged as it provides me with a new opportunity to learn new skills which I believe sometimes my training programme lacks. Although, I am always offered opportunities to attend events and meetings to improve my confidence.

I have set learning time, which I have a study day once every 2 weeks. I use this time to catch up on any of my assignments or reflexive accounts that need to be completed. As well as this I have a training day with my assessors once a month and also a self-supported study day. I always achieve my 20% off the job learning time.

I receive all of the relevant information that I am required to know. The correct documentation is also always completed, and the correct policies and procedures are also in place. I receive support from my employer as I have regular meetings to discuss my progress, and to ensure that I have new projects to complete.

I am lucky that in my team, my assessors also work in the same team so if I ever need any help, they are only across the office. However, I feel that I always receive the correct amount of help from my assessor's and I can always contact them if I need.

I gain skills about the business side of things, learning about how organisations work together. I also feel that the skills I am learning on the job has helped me to perform better in my role because I have a broadened knowledge about techniques that are helpful to my role.

Myself and another apprentice run the Young Apprentice Network at OUH. We get together quarterly to plan and run a session for the apprentices at OUH. We have ran 4 sessions now and we are learning how to develop and improve communication between the young apprentices. The sessions allow apprentices to come together to form friendships and also gain valuable information at the same time.

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I would recommend OUH as it is a valuable organisation that is highly appreciated in society. Each employee that works for this organisation shares the same values and overall wants to achieve the best health and welfare for society. Working for this organisation allows you to feel that your making a positive impact on someone's life.

I would say that you need to apply for this job with the correct values as that is the most important thing that the employer looks for in their employees. I would also say that you need to approach everything with an open mind and be prepared to take on new responsibilities and challenges.