Learning & Development Adminstrator Review

On a day to day basis I look after the running of the Learning & Development Department office - Setting up for courses, creating and managing class lists, booking accommodation. I also print learning material and update this on a regular basis. I also set up course via our online booking system. I also engage with many different stakeholders on a day to day basis relating to course bookings, accommodation, course numbers, room bookings, etc

Yes I have learnt new skills. I have learnt more about time management and stakeholder engagement. I am quite an organised person but i learnt how to coach others to be better organised and how to coach others to engage better with key stakeholders. These were really interesting topics in my Apprenticeship.

I did enjoy the Apprenticeship despite a bumpy start as I had several coaches along the way. In the end it all came together really well and my coach motivated me really well to continue on the course and get me through my exam. I couldn't thank her enough for this. I loved that I could work and well as learn along the way.

The Apprenticeship was well structured. I was set small tasks throughout each module. I liked the fact that there were separate modules which kept all relevant learns together on different topics. There were timely meetings face to face and virtually. I had more virtual meetings due to Covid but this was still very productive and engaging.

My employer was amazing from the start! I was allowed to manage my own work and apprenticeship time. I was able to allocate one day a week to my apprenticeship whilst my work colleagues covered me on this day. I had regular check ins with my line manager to check on my progress. Time management was crucial to me achieving my Apprenticeship!

I received regular face to face and virtual meeting time with my training provider. There was a slight delay in communications when Covid came around but as soon as new systems and measures were in place, we picked up where we had left. The support was great and encouragement I received was excellent. I really appreciated all their feedback too.

I feel that this qualification has given me the boost I needed in my role to re-confirm my ability within my team. I knew I was doing quite well, but it has allowed me to put into practice what I knew. It has also given me more opportunities to be involved with projects within my department which before I never had the opportunity to do so. I am more motivated to ask to get involved in different things now.

Yes, I work for McDonalds and the office has always been a very social one, everyone is made to feel welcome and involved. I have taken part in networking events in the office, getting to know people you you knew by face but didn't get the chance to every work with. The office also organises quiz nights, coffee chats, and informal lunches and dinners

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I have been with McDonalds for over 24 years. The training and development they have provided throughout my career has been second to none!. Everything I know about business has be learnt by starting as a crew member back in 1997 and as I learnt new things I got promoted. I am very proud to work for McDonalds, and I love the support you get from the company around flexibility, childcare and job opportunities that there are.

If you were to apply to McDonalds, show a willingness to learn on the job, be expected to work hard but smart and give everything ago! McDonalds can open up so many doors to many career paths. Ensure your CV is full of things you are involved within, team sports, hobbies etc as we love to hire a diverse workforce!