Early Careers Advisor Review
at Auto Trader
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 work with all of our graduates, apprentices and retrainers supporting them through their Early Careers Programme. I also work with our managers and buddies in a supporting role for our Early Careers colleagues to ensure everyone has the knowledge, skills, tools and support to provide a fantastic journey for everyone in our Early Careers Community
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the practical element of my coaching programme and being able to actively weave that in to my role is amazing. My coaching sessions are my favourite part of my day. The theory I find trickier but that's just personal preference.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My Apprenticeship has been a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills whilst also developing and practicing existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We have a really clear timetable of learning and clear deadlines. Its super structured which I love! There are parts that rely on you to be structured and make sure you hit your 20% so having an engaged an supportive manager really helps with this
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
So much. The support and enthusiasm for learning and development at AutoTrader is incredible. There is a real understanding across the business of the value that Apprenticeships bring and a buy in to ensuring all apprentices get their 20% development time and are able to balance their learning with the day job
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My experience with the provider for my programme has been good. The skills coach is fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive. The only thing I would have liked more support from the provider on was functional skills. I found this difficult to manage alongside the apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot of my role involves informal coaching so its really helped me to hone my practice and understand better the way that i work and the type of coach I am. It has also allowed me to really discover my love for coaching again and to look at ways I can bring this more in to 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.)
5/5
There are LOADS! We have a number of different guilds and networks you can join if you are passionate about them or want to develop in a certain area. I have just joined the Family Network myself and been involved in the past with our Disability and Neurodiversity Network too. We also have lots of sports and Socials clubs like book club, netball, music club. The list goes on
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Auto Trader to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The place, the people, the culture, the support. Its just a fantastic place to be
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Auto Trader?
Be yourself, know what you are passionate about, know why AutoTrader is the place for you. Check out our values and what we are all about.
