HR Graduate Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Rotational development programme within HR Shared Services, Specialisms and Operational HR. Aims to give holistic exposure to the HR function.

9/10

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

Networking, organisation, time management, ability to work under pressure.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoying it.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured.

9/10

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

Good support - mentor, buddy, line manager and programme sponsors.

10/10

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

General support is good, support regarding assignments/portfolio could be improved but this has been raised to my internal programme leader and is being resolved.

8/10

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

Aids understanding of HR topics. Helps develop soft skills essential to HR professionals. Accredited qualification recognised within the field, will support senior career applications.

8/10

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.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Kier cares about your personal and professional development. There are endless internal promotion/secondment opportunities, and they push you to be the best you can be. It has a great benefits package, including incredibly family friendly policies and access to hundreds of high street discount/cashback.

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

Be yourself, tailor your application to the company, do your research.