Candidate Administrator Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Providing administration and interview services for Co-op, including role advertisement, screening, processing of offers and right to work documentation, carrying out telephone interviews, adhering to company resourcing policies.

10/10

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

Dealing with high volume of queries in a consistent manner, building relationships with senior stakeholders, adherence to employment law requirements.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy being able to develop new skills and stretch existing skills to meet my long term aim of gaining a recognised HR qualification

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured, regular check-ins with trainer and line manager, able to be flexible with deadlines.

10/10

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

Given plenty of support, including check-ins, time for on-the-job learning and task completions, input into supporting completion of apprenticeship.

10/10

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

Regular support when needed, trainer has regular check-ins planned and is readily available for support by email when needed.

10/10

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

Allows me to build knowledge and gain experience in a structured way, to ensure that target areas are met in a manner that doesn't overwhelm.

10/10

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.)

None

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive in helping me to meet my aspirations, great to work for a company that doesn't prioritise shareholders over staff and members.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

Be honest and flexible, be you.