Business Professional Apprenticeship Review

by Burges Salmon

Rating

9/10

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

I work within the People Team in the Corporate Responsibility. I work on Diversity and Inclusion projects, mainly focusing on disability training and improvements. From day-to-day, I write articles, attend meetings and implement changes to support the D&I agenda.

9/10

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

- Time management - Project Management - Written skills - Communication skills - Research

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I massively enjoy the programme. I have been able to take on firm wide projects, working in volunteering and create my own projects.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have six month placements in the different departments. Although this has been stuck to I have been able to choose the departments I go into.

10/10

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

I have a line manager, working most days together. I work within the wider CR team and People team. Then I have a college assessor who supports with my college work.

10/10

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

I receive a good amount of support from my training provider. The course was not as challenging as I expected nor did I learn as much as i thought i would.

9/10

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

My course has rarely supported my work I am performing in the role.

6/10

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.)

- Charity project - Book club - Social - Firm wide socials

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Burges Salmon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive dependent on what department

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

- Think about collaboration examples - Look at volunteering opportunities