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University of Oxford

Business Administrator Review

at University of Oxford

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Oxford

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I support teams within the office, carry out administrative tasks and take part in training
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have had an amazing time working with different teams, watching and learning from the people around me and overall gaining confidence

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have increased my proficiency in Microsoft office, I learnt to take minutes, diary manage, finance procedures and accounting fundamentals

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think that there could have been more communication between my employer and the college to help keep everyone in the know. However, overall it was a good programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received an amazing amount of support from my employer and everyone within the team. It has been wonderful. I can always and questions and ask for help where necessary.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received a good amount of support from my training provider. I did feel like there could have been more clarity on certain aspects of the process discussed earlier, but overall I am happy
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I understand the fundamentals and theory behind a lot of the work I carry out, which helps me complete my tasks to a higher standard and understand their importance.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many different Microsoft Teams activities available to us to join. It is definitely useful for having a break and catching up with other team members

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The university really care about their staff and is filled with wonderful people that you can learn from but that will also help you on your work journey
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
Ensure your skills are in line with the position you are applying for or at least demonstrate you have the willingness to learn. Familiarise your self with a couple of aspects of the university to stand out as it is an enormous organisation
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