HR Trainee Review

During my apprenticeship I have around 6 placements that are 6 monthly intervals so tasks vary depending where I am. Presently in my placement now my tasks are looking through requisition forms, helping create an FAQ Form for education purposes and helping my team with queries and projects.

I have learned a variety of skills: - To use excel better - Use a variety of software - Apply policies and procedures - Developed my resilience

I do enjoy my programme and the fact I am able to try different placements and see the different areas of HR. However I wish we had an option to pick a couple as theres some I will be disappointed I didn't get to try. I think it would have been beneficial for our final two to decide where we wanted to go before the last one where we want to specialise as at that point we will have learned what our strengths and weaknesses are.

I think it could have been more organised in the sense that it felt very all over the place where we were going, if we had to do level 7 or not as in our contract only level 3 and 5 were stated as requirements. I think it could have been more structured.

I get a lot of support and whenever i need advice or help I do receive it from whomever I contact.

A lot of support, our tutor is always available to offer advice and help when needed.

I feel like it has helped us a lot however I am more of a learn on the job person anyway so I feel I would still be at the same standard as I am now with or without the qualification. I feel like my job has made it better for me to pass the qualification, rather than the qualification help me better at the job.

Theres a lot of networking events and social activities to get involved

Yes

Because its a good place to build your career, whatever your ambitions are there is something for everyone. It is financially stable and good for anyone wanting to raise a family due to that and also flexible working. The benefits are good and if you get into an area you really enjoy, coming to work can be really happy. You can move around the company more than anywhere I have ever known and theres always development training available.

Try to not get too concerned about being amazing straight away, sometimes some placements may not suit you and that doesnt mean you dont belong in BAE, it just means that particular area may not suit you or you may need more support or more time to develop.