Imports and Compliance Apprentice Review

My day-to-day role is to import all the artwork and items that are coming into England from outside the EU. I also have the responsibility of the more admin based tasks such as adding charges to shipments that shippers have charged us for their service.

Since this is my first serious job just learning to adapt to the new environment has definitely developed and the way in which I communicate with fellow employees or people outside the organisation. My IT skills have improved as well.

I really enjoy the programme as everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and you can ask questions without feeling like you are interrupting their day. We frequently communicate which means that you both know what it going on at that point in time and if their has been any changes.

It is very well organised and structured the people know what they're doing and are very helpful with constructive criticism and the changes that could be done to improve our work.

I receive a lot of support from my employer as i frequently communicate with a variety of employees around the organisation who genuinely seem to want to know how I am getting on. There are regular meetings with HR, my manager and my employer has given me a mentor which is highly beneficial.

I receive a lot of support from my training provider e talk nearly every week about what stage i am with the current assignment, how I am getting on with the qualifications as a whole and lastly how i feel about taking my qualifications at the end and what i can do now to try and overcome those worries.

It helps me with time management as i have a well structured day-to-day plan of what I am doing at what time. It also helps me keep to deadlines if something needs to be completed on the same day as an assignment.

There are many extra activities such as charity event (baking and talks), Lectures from professors about their specialised subject, The Augusta group which is for the women in the company to hold events and meet up. As well as Christie's Lates which is open to the public where outside artists can showcase their art.

Yes

Christie's is a great company to work for you are well looked after and they seem to genuinely care about their employees even if you are just an apprentice. The variety of items we auction are incredibly interesting and it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes of an auction house.

Just be yourself :)