UK Retirement Apprentice Review

by Aon

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

It usually varies. In the mornings, I always check my emails for anything that I've missed the day before, then finish tasks (if I have any from the day before). If I have meetings for the day, I prep for those and afterwards I usually take/draft the minutes, sending them off to review. I also do a bit of work in Marketing and Cyber strategy, so I help out in those sectors as well.

7/10

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

I definitely improved on my digital skills, especially since I use Outlook and Excel on a daily basis. I use my Outlook calendar a lot for time management and to create reminders for myself. I also think that my soft skills, especially communication has improved because I communicate with clients through emails and meetings.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I definitely like the programme I am on and I feel the support that I get from my team is really well-balanced. Sometimes, work is a bit inconsistent so I can find myself doing nothing productive at times, but that is sometimes the nature of the job.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the programme is well-structured but I do prefer F2F learning rather than just taking online modules but that is just my preference.

7/10

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

I do receive a lot of support. I have a manager, a mentor and a buddy so I do feel like I am supported.

8/10

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

.The support is there when I need it however sometimes I wish there were more F2F learning involved.

7/10

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

6/10

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.)

There are opportunities to get involved in.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Aon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work and the work-life balance is honestly the best thing out there.

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

Focus on your soft skills and remember to use the STAR method