HR Apprentice Review

My current role is as a candidate support specialist for Nespresso. This includes supporting candidates from a verbal offer to joining the business including their onboarding, equipment and documentation. I also process internal moves across the business. Alongside this, I am working on improvement projects such as standardizing documentation and process improvement for line managers.

I have learnt may skills on my apprenticeship including: Time management Leadership Influencing Managers Attention to detail Ability to plan, prioritize workload Communication skills with colleagues as well as superiors Collaboration cross-functionally These skills have been developed through completing my CIPD (chartered institute of professional development) qualification, 20% off the job training, and through my day job and projects I am involved in

I have found the programme thoroughly enjoyable, due to the nature of my job roles and the rotation through teams in HR I find that every day is different. With the projects I have led and am involved in I am challenged in my thinking and leadership but also supported enabling me to succeed and develop.

Due to the nature of my apprenticeship programme, I had flexibility in when I completed my learning. I had deadlines for each of my assignments, but was able to learn at my own pace. Working with my line manager, we agreed what time would work best for me to study and what would happen to my workload when I did.

My employer was extremely supportive when I was writing my assignments as well as when I needed to demonstrate competencies on my 20% off the job. Everyone was more than happy to talk to me or involve me in things that linked to my assignments and I was given the time and resources I needed to complete my CIPD

My employer was extremely supportive when I was writing my assignments as well as when I needed to demonstrate competencies on my 20% off the job. Everyone was more than happy to talk to me or involve me in things that linked to my assignments and I was given the time and resources I needed to complete my CIPD

My level 5 CIPD qualification allowed me to deep dive into different elements of HR. I learnt the base theory of different concepts, could link this to real life examples both in my ow organisation/role as well as external examples from case law. From this I understood HR processes and how they are managed within my organisation.

Yes, on site there is a gym and free classes that are available to all employees, within HR we have an annual conference where the whole HR community comes together to look at our successes, as well as team building followed by a formal dinner and evening event. This meant we could network and socialize with other people within HR.

Yes

Nestle is a large multinational organisation with many opportunities to grow and explore. Everyone I have met and worked with are more than happy to help you with whatever you need. Due to the nature of the organization, you can work in a central team or work specifically for one of the many brands which means there is so much to experience.

I would say first and foremost to be yourself. As an apprentice they do not expect you to be an expert, but to be ready to develop yourself and your knowledge. Research the organisation and the brands that are part of Nestle as this shows that you are engaging and passionate