Chartered Management degree Apprentice Review

I am on a 4 year programme which allows me to do 4 rotations which has meant firstly i have started in supply chain. I currently work on a transport execution team and go through an operational working style with a team of about 10 people. Its an option to go in 2 days a week however i feel like learning on the job has been the most effective when i go in everyday and i have been able to meet other young graduates and apprentices as well as working alongside my manager in the office to offer experience in the business world.

I have been able to develop my communication skills through volunteering with wildhearts at schools and help younger pupils. I have also been able to improve my knowledge and skills around the operations of supply chain and the business in general.

I really enjoy learning on the job and having the academic side of it for more knowledge. The past 5 months have enabled me to learn so much and increase my knowledge in business. Getting the experience of a business office and the operations that comes along with has helped me develop a great joy to work and be part of a big company.

It is very well organised and has been a great asset when joining such a large organisations. The links and connections to roles and people has created a great family feel to the academy and helped all of us as apprentices to get involved.

I feel a lot of support through getting university days to focus on task work needed as well as having the ability to ask for more workload if needed or balance the day to day jobs. My manager has been so understanding and ensured that i have the focus i need as well as making me aware that hes there if i need him.

Having a full team to 7 apprentices has meant that we have a great deal of attention and support given to us. This has made me feel reassured when making the jump form a levels to university.

After working on a couple of the university assessments already, i have been able to link this to my work such as leadership styles and team personalities really matching to my day to day experiences within the business.

There are networking groups to support pride and equality within the workplace. I have also heard about a men's football team being set up in one of the teams. My team has just recently it together a run club which we are doing gym classes with to help each other stay active. This is something which i feel you could create yourself if you have the vision and the support from peers.

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Its been a great experience to open myself up to a professional workplace as well as still having that community feel to help you not feel alone when going into a large company like Nestle. I highly reccommend to anyone who is interested in getting the degree but also wanting to be hands on in a job role as its fast pace and very rewarding.

Make sure to be yourself and bring every part of yourself ! Nestle wants to here all about you and what kind of personality you have, after all we are all people ! Make sure to have some overall knowledge of the course and an idea of Nestles values as a company as this is important when trying to align yourself in a company.