Talent Acquisition Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Any ad hoc requests, all monthly and weekly MI, all PO's in the people function, projects, recruitment in all functions through assessment centres, interviews, liaising with candidates, sourcing. Completing any necessary projects and assignments for my apprenticeship BIT L5.

10/10

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

How to be more advanced on excel and powerpoint, the use of X3, how to perfect my operating rhythm, liaising with stake holders from a global perspective.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it. Everyday is a challenge in a brilliant way. I am able to push my self to new limits that I've never been before. I am constantly learning new and exciting things, that I am genuinely passionate about. My apprenticeship cohort is incredibly friendly and welcoming but also it's a safe space to ask for help and bounce ideas off each other. I have a brilliant team who are extremely supportive of my apprenticeship but also help me thrive by allowing me to get involved with as much as possible therefore pushing me but equally supporting me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Incredibly organised structured and supported. Couldn't ask for more.

10/10

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

Amazing - my team, the wider team,my manager, my director and any other colleagues are all incredibly supportive.

10/10

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

10/10 I have a fantastic teacher.

10/10

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

Massively, if it wasn't for these skills I was learning I wouldn't be able to perform my job to the standard that I am. It is also allowing me to thrive and progress and get involved in more things due to a vaster knowledge and skill set.

10/10

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.)

Yes there's everything you can imagine to help you collaborate with all different colleagues in Sage. My favourite is Sage foundation days, this allows you to volunteer to your chosen charity for a day, half a day, a couple hours, however long you can help. For instance when we went into lockdown we got to be a part of a whole Sage UKI 'Big Day In' and Sage gave us lots of different opportunities to help even when confined to our own homes during covid-19. It was really great to be able to help, even when you felt it was impossible.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

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