Operation Management Apprentice Review

by Christie's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

My role is to assist our specialist department in creating and scheduling their sales. Furthermore, I'm also involved in regular meetings in which we plan our schedules with our operation department. My day-to-day tasks vary from organising our systems in JDE and Master Calendar, creating sales in Exhibita Pro, art handling, and much more.

10/10

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

So far with my experience at Christie's as an apprentice, I am extremely privileged to learn skills such as communication and organisational skills; and learn their importance.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am extremely enjoying my apprenticeship. I've been fortunate enough to experience our auctions, see many luxurious paintings and meet amazing colleagues and learn from them.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe that Christie's apprenticeship program is well structured and organised. I continually receive support from my study provider in Multiverse for my qualification. Moreover, my team has guided me as I grow to learn our process in Christie's.

10/10

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

I'm a strong believer that Christie's has provided me with every support I need to make the most of my apprenticeship. From kind and helpful colleagues to a very interactive study provider, I am grateful for the support I get from Christies.

9/10

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

Multiverse, my training provider, is very active and always keen to help with any inquiries (both career and study side). They host many events and seminars to connect with other apprentice and build connections.

9/10

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

My study helps me learn the basics of how businesses operates therefore, it allows me to know the basics of our operation in Christie's.

8/10

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.)

Due to the lockdowns, there hasn't been many social activities. But from my understanding, in the past Christie's host many social events for us to get involved with. Socially, I enjoy the culture in Christie's as I've felt supported during my time as an apprentice.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Christie's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You get to experience working at a fast-paced organisation and challenging yourself to grow and learn in ways you wouldn't have imagined.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Christie's?

Be yourself, be open to experience new things and take advantage of all opportunities you get.