HR Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Main overview of the role is to support business needs Day - to - day role will vary depending on what placement you are on

8/10

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

Although not a skill just general confidence has been built Organisational - time keeping stakeholders management General Microsoft skills ( excel specifically)

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy it. A lot of autonomy on which areas you’d like to develop yourself A lot internal and external opportunities for apprentices to get involved in. Opportunities aiding with your own personal development too

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme is 2.5 years With 4 Rotational placements

10/10

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

When on your scheme you have support from your sponsor who is typically first point of contact for you- any queries / problems/ issues go to your sponsor Apprentices also have a buddy ( individuals on the same scheme but from the cohort above. Apprentices also benefit from having a placement manager whilst on their placements

10/10

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

Kingston college, provide great support College days where content is taught in person Study days every other week to complete tasks and assignments

9/10

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

Qualification is necessary to adequately carry out day-to-day roles

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.)

Staff networking groups

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Company that really want to nurture your talent and develop you Free travel for your and one other person in your household

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Be confident Do your background research on TfL visions and values Know wider information about the scheme you’re applying for and why you want to apply for that specific team Avoid the buzzwords that you think want to be heard- authenticity is better