Business Support Admin Review

by Office for National Statistics

Rating

8.5/10

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

My role varies from day to day - we receive queries into the mailbox and our job is to action these and help people out as much as possible.

10/10

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

Yeah I have. I have learnt to communicate better with people and just general IT skills that I didn't possess before.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it quite a bit - sometimes there is a lot to do but it is nothing that is too bad for the brain.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very good - there is set tasks for each months so it is set out well.

8/10

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

A lot - my employer helps me out a lot by giving me plenty of time to complete my apprenticeship work.

9/10

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

I am supported a lot - my tutor gives me a lot of support and also helps me generate any ideas when I am stuck on a certain task.

10/10

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

It gives me knowledge and helps me when dealing with queries when I have to relate my answers back to Business related activities.

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.)

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Office for National Statistics to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very nice place to work - my colleagues are lovely people and have been very welcoming. There is also a good work - life balance and this helps boost morale.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Office for National Statistics?

Make sure you have good examples so you can demonstrate some of the behaviours that are required during the interview process.