HR Apprentice Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My daily tasks as a HR apprentice would include the following: Full End to end recruitment of Retail, including creating job specs, to then interviews and then from this the onboarding of the colleague into the business.

10/10

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

100%, i would say while i was completing my HR apprenticeship, i have seen in myself how much confidence i have gained while completing the qualification

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed my programme and especially all the opportunities that it has brought along with it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised i would say throughout the programme, my employers and Lifetime have been with me every step of the way, offering the best support

10/10

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

More than i could every ask for, every step of the way they where there whenever a needed support!

10/10

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

I revived amazing support from my training provider, from weekly catch up meeting to even emails out of the blue to check on how i was getting on.

10/10

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

I think the curriculum of the qualification was perfect for me, giving me an extra support for my role, as during my apprenticeship i have learned so much that i have even implemented parts into my role

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.)

Yes, as a team we really are a great unit, not only in work but outside of work we often get together outside of work.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

An amazing business to be apart of with the best people

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

Go in with an open mindset