People Services Degree Apprentice Review

In this Degree Apprenticeship, I rotate around different areas of People Services (HR). In my first year, I worked in a HR Administration role where I processed employee data changes (e.g., compensation changes, promotions, maternity/paternity leave etc). In my second rotation, I work in Early Careers Talent Acquisition. I will continue to rotate around different areas of HR, gaining lost of experiences in the function.

I have developed my communication skills in this role. I communicate regularly with employees and candidates. I have also developed my time management skills as I often need to balance tasks whilst also studying towards my degree.

I really enjoy it. I like the people aspect of the role and I like that I get lots of opportunity to continously develop my skills, such as through coaching/mentoring initiatives. My role also works well alongside my University studies and I often refer to aspects of it in assignments.

I feel the program is very well organised - I am able to work in various areas of HR helping me to get a great holistic view of the function. The work to Uni split is 80% work, 20% Uni, meaning I have a day off a week to focus on my studies. This works well and is well structured.

I receive lots of support. My line managers and teams have been very supportive and have always offered help when needed. I also had a mentor when I first started the role.

I receive lots of support from Aston University. I have a skills coach who gives me useful feedback and targets to achieve. I am also able to book meetings with my lecturers should I need any support on specific modules.

I feel it is helpful. The Business Management degree I am working towards is quite broad but I have found that I am able to make good links between the my role and University.

We have inclusion groups at work. I am a part of the Early Careers Network where we sometimes meet for lunch and engage in networking activities. I think it would be nice if there was more of a focus on this network and if more social activities were orgnaised.

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The culture at Mondelez is great. Everyone is very friendly and supportive. I also like how there is a large early careers intake - I have met lots of great friends at Mondelez.

Do some research on the company. Learn about Mondelez's values and think about how they align with your own values. Also, get involved in extra curricular activities or work experience which enables you to gain and develop skills which you could discuss in your application/interview.