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Vetting Assistant Review

at Post Office

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My daily tasks are to submit applications to Experian for vetting for new starters within a Post Office branch. I deal with processing result reports and any appeals we receive against a decision we have made.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The gain in knowledge has been great. I have worked as part of a team with other colleagues which was brilliant.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Being new to HR i have learnt alot more about working within the HR environment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel it has been a bit hectic regarding changes to LDC's and the overall of what is expected of me throughout, i feel it could be alot simpler.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has fully supported me throughout.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Due to changes throughout and leaving to have a baby, i have found it hard receiving the relevant support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification will help me be better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not at the moment due to Covid.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Post Office to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is great to work for and they are very supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Post Office?
Go for it.
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