HR Apprentice Review

by Christie's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am responsible for the EMEA Interns as well as managing the HR inbox and supporting the HR business partners. I also review and present exit survey results to the wider HR team.

10/10

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

I have developed my communication skills, through face to face communication as well as via email. I have also enhanced my excel skills. A new skill which I have learnt is the navigation of Workday, which is the platform used to manage our employees.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme as it allows me to enhance my current skillset as well as broadening my HR knowledge. This also intertwines with my Level 3 CIPD studies, which Christie's is highly supportive of.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and the business is highly understanding of my apprenticeship requirements and needs. They constantly are asking how I am getting on, and are engaged with my learning.

10/10

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

My employer is highly understanding of my apprenticeship needs and is aware that I require 1 day off a week to dedicate that to my studies, and are more than happy with this.

10/10

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

My training provider is supportive and when I experience difficulties or require further clarification they are willing to support.

10/10

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

By studying my CIPD it allows me to gain a deeper understanding of HR, which helps to develop my on the job skills.

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.)

I have attended multiple networking events as well as helped to arrange them.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Christies as they are a highly supportive organization with such a variety of different departments. I love the fact that Christies is highly understanding of my apprenticeship requirements. I really enjoy coming into work everyday as the culture of the business is highly welcoming and friendly.

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

I would recommend having an understanding of the operations which take place within the organization as well as their company history.