Human Resource Specialist Review

by BT

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:

I have worked in 4 different roles over the 4 year apprenticeship. Currently working in Human Resources, which I would like to pursue my career in. I have also had experience working in Strategy and Transformation, Account Management and Finance.

10/10

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

Both. I have learnt so much but have also really developed the skills I came to BT with.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it very much. Being able to get experience doing a different job each year is rare to be able to do so definitely made the most of this time.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured from beginning to now nearly at the end. Through the covid lockdowns we were supported and are always in the loop with anything that is going on, especially with the change of learning provider.

10/10

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

We always get to complete our 20% off the job studying/training. We have access to mentors and support from line managers is second to none.

10/10

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

Kent always provide us with 1 to 1 opportunities as well as the live in person seminars.

10/10

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

Having a better understanding of the business environment especially with strategy and leadership - however with only very little theory on business finance meant I struggled during that rotation and had to take matters into my own hands.

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.)

Lots of volunteering opportunities and plenty of socials now we are back to normal after the lockdowns.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Overall great place to work, great salary, great culture and people.

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

Research BT and it's values/what they stand for. Get a second opinion on your CV from teachers/friends/family. Always research the skills required for an apprenticeship and use examples in your CV of when you have used these in school/work/life.