Talent Attraction Manager Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Overseeing the attraction and recruitment of talent across all areas of the business

9/10

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

Yes, the Management apprenticeship has touched on many different areas of a business, with each unit touching on some element of my role

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoy learning new things that I have been able to implement in my work place. All units have had some relevance

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised, hybrid between On site classes and online webinars allows flexibility and resources are always shared online to be able to refer back to

9/10

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

Line manager is really supportive having been through a similar process, encouraged to share knowledge and finding and given opportunities to gain exposure in areas to support with the theory learning

9/10

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

More than enough, great resources specific to the courses but many more additional resources accessible and Learning advisor access on hand

9/10

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

Absolutely, every module has some relevance and I have taken many learning to implement in to my work role, assignments focussed around your role allow to contextualise easily to be able to see the relevance

9/10

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.)

opportunity to attend relevant networking events and many informal work groups that interact through social activities

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunity to learn and develop. The level of exposure gained in a role can really set people up well for a career in what ever profession they are in. The people in the business are AMAZING and there is a real sense of pride to work in the business. Great opportunities to influence how the business operates.

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

Be yourself, many different personalities in the business and all work well together. Throw yourself into the learning opportunities, there is always great support to help you along the way