Resourcing Undergraduate Review

On a day-to-day basis, you are required to manage the recruitment inbox and provide support to the Resourcing team when requested. You have the responsibility of maintaining the temp/contractor records and approving extensions when needed. Across the year, you organise the monthly Life Skills opportunities provided to the entire cohort of Undergraduates, ranging from presenting skills to excel skills. You are also responsible for the company's LinkedIn page where you will create weekly posts to showcase what is going on in the business. You are also involved in both the attraction and selection of the Apprentice and Undergraduate recruitment. This involves advertising the vacancies and inviting candidates to interview/coordinating the assessment centre.

From speaking to a wide range of people across the business, I have developed my confidence and ability to network. I have also developed my presentation skills as I have presented to a large number of Early Careers candidates and other colleagues across the business. The additional Life Skills sessions offered to the Undergraduates has enabled me to develop my skills in Excel - which has helped me with certain aspects of my role. Working 9-5pm every day has enabled me to get into a great routine and I have seen my ability to organise and manage my time improve massively.

I was given a great level of responsibility during my placement. I felt that I was being challenged whilst not feeling overwhelmed by the work load. The team are always on hand to support when needed but you are often left to get on with tasks at your own pace.

I was given an amazing amount of support by the team and the business. The team were always welcoming to any questions and provided help whenever needed. The additional development opportunities such as life skills courses and online learning were another great form of support throughout the placement.

The company culture was very welcoming and friendly. The friendly atmosphere puts you at ease very quickly and everyone makes an effort to make sure you are settling in ok. There is also a great level of awareness around well-being and maintaining a good work-life balance. Despite working from home, everyone made an effort to organise fun things and keep spirits high.

I really enjoyed my placement year and I have taken away an amazing number of skills and experiences that will most certainly help me with my future. I got on really well with the team and loved the structure of life doing a full time job. It has been a very valuable experience.

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Just be yourself, when applying for the placement the team want to get to know the real you. It is important to read the advert properly and make sure you are interested in the role so that this shines through in your application.