HR Apprentice Review

Supporting the recruitment of development program cohorts, program on-boarding, continuous HR support and data support using Excel. Daily interactions are internal, my team, wider HR staff, employees. I am also able to support additional projects and with time my responsibilities have increased appropriately e.g. 1-1s with employees.

I have learnt a lot surrounding HR Administration when linking in with the Line HR team, about recruitment with the ability to shadow and take notes, I have massively developed my Excel / Microsoft suite skills and all round people focused development through internal training and supporting development programs.

I really enjoy my programme! Its varied, interesting and I am able to learn continuously. The people and culture has been wonderful both where I am based and beyond. Colleagues and senior staff are always happy to support and it creates a nurturing environment for development.

My Manager and I have two weekly 1-1s and one is dedicated to training. We started off with a development plan and revisit this at mid year and year end reviews. We have grown and adapted to my needs during the apprenticeship so it really is tailored to you.

All the support I could genuinely wish for. Two weekly 1-1s, one dedicated to training, support with resources for college assignments/tasks, team support where I can ask questions and never feel scared to. When my Manager and I identify gaps, we look for training to fill them.

The college tutor is knowledgeable and supportive, so is the qualification lead, more consistency with tutors would have been better. However, we are taught well and are well supported through a visit every 10 weeks by the assessor, who is new to the role and is improving over time.

I often see links between what is being learnt through the qualification and in my role. It helps me understand aspects of my role is greater detail and I can see how it will benefit me as I advance. I also see connections in Cummins training, policies and processes.

Endless opportunities to join employee resource groups e.g. PRIDE, EmbRACE, WEN (Womens enterprise network). Local and virtual networking e.g. new starter support, WEN and local networking. 4 hours volunteering and a lot of community support.

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The people, the culture, the support, the opportunities during and after your apprenticeship. The facilities, flexibility in a hybrid role providing great work life balance. The salary, the benefits, including a good pension and health insurance covering optical, dental etc. Wonderful teams with the opportunities to get involved in everything.

1. Research, have an idea of the products and services and the future direction of the business. 2. Use the STAR method for situation based questions to demonstrate your skills in teamwork etc. 3. Research the qualification and understand the job description. Finally, be yourself and enjoy the process