Social Media Apprentice Review

As a Social Media apprentice, my role is within the EMEA Social Media team that manages the main Inc accounts on social platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Pinterest. My day-to-day includes assisting in scheduling content for all platforms, tracking and collating data on post performance, managing various tool trackers and supporting with campaign reporting. I also liaise closely with the US Social Media team.

Since working at Christie's I have learnt a large amount of new skills very quickly from professional to personal skills. A few examples relating to my role include an understanding of data analytics, good written communication skills tailored to social platforms and different digital communication strategies. I have also been able to develop good interpersonal and communication skills due to regularly communicating with different colleagues within the business.

To a large extent I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme so far due to the balance of my daily job roles and my qualification course. The environment of social is very fast pace which means I have always been busy learning something new everyday which has made the programme very insightful and fun.

The apprenticeship scheme is well structured to provide a hands-on experience with my job roles interrelating to my course perfectly. From the very start it has been well structured from an induction week that gave a good overview of Christie's. My course is also well organised as I have set times every week dedicated to complete my 20% off the job time.

I receive a great amount of support from my employer. My manager is extremely supportive as I am always able to ask any questions to help further my knowledge and understanding. In my day-to-day I am always guided and I am given the time to complete my off the job training which allows a good balance.

My training provider has a good support system. I have a 1:1 monthly catch up with my coach to go through my progress of work that is evidence towards my qualification. I have masterclasses and workshops to teach me further knowledge into digital marketing to support me in my job roles.

My qualification will immensely help me to perform better in my role because the learning areas are exactly related to what I do everyday meaning the knowledge will help me to apply this. My training provider allows me to be given the tools, knowledge and behaviours needed to perform successfully.

Christie's provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities that are a great way to network with others from the business. For example, there are monthly Social Committee activities organised by marketing as fun social activities and within the cohort there are professional networking events as well as exciting social events in London.

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I would recommend Christie's because it has been the perfect place for me to start my career. One of my favourite parts of the job is being able to view incredible works of art which is a unique benefit to working at Christie's. The company is dynamic and fast paced making every day different in an exciting way. In addition, the people within Christie's are extremely friendly and willing to provide any support needed.

The advice I would give to others applying to Christie's is to research in depth the company, the role you have applied for and to look at the social media presence for extra insights. Tips I would give is demonstrate your willingness to learn and to ultimately be yourself!