The Rise and Benefits of Apprenticeships - a Q&A with Lucy Evans

This week is National Apprenticeship Week and it’s great that we are seeing a rise in interest of apprenticeship routes from students and professionals as well as more apprenticeship schemes being offered by employers.

Apprenticeships bring many benefits to a firm that you might not have always realised, here are some:

• A fresh perspective. Bringing in an apprentice who has different skills and experiences to your team builds a dynamic team with fresh ideas you might not have considered before.
• Increased diversity in your team.
• You can teach your apprenticeship the right skills from the get-go. Building a learning scheme where they develop all the skills you look for in both the industry and an employee, curating that ‘perfect’ employee for your team.
• Cost effective and practical with on-the-job training and study support, with government contributions.
• Improved recruitment and retention. Supporting employee development builds loyalty and trust with your team, therefore reducing employee turnover due to an improved work well-being.

Here at Eventus Recruitment, Lucy Evans, Recruitment Consultant, is undertaking the Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship to make the transition from a Resourcer to a Consultant. Lucy is gaining hands-on experience whilst she learns on the job and whilst she earns, and is gaining the correct skills to become a wonderful recruitment consultant. Apprenticeships do not have to be just entry-level, and are ideal for anyone looking to upskill or gain new qualifications. It's great to see Lucy enjoying it so far and watching her career transition and development.

We have asked Lucy some questions about her experience with the apprenticeship so far, so find out below what she has to say about them:

What benefits are there in completing your apprenticeship alongside your work?

Doing an apprenticeship has allowed me to gain new skills and improve on skills that I already had, this has helped me develop my confidence within my role as a Recruiter.

How do you balance your work, apprenticeship, and personal life?

I think it’s important to stay organised and give yourself allocated time to complete your work. I’m lucky that all of my work for my apprenticeship can be completed in my working hours.

How are you supported by Eventus Recruitment throughout your apprenticeship?

Eventus have supported me with my apprenticeship in a few different ways. I can complete all the work/hours required for my apprenticeship within my working hours. If I need any help, everyone in the team is happy to give advice and support.

What has been the most rewarding/important aspect to you of your apprenticeship so far?

Being able to apply what I’ve learned in a practical setting has given me a greater understanding of the industry and helped build my confidence. Additionally, working alongside experienced colleagues has been invaluable, as I’ve received guidance and support that has enhanced my learning.

How do you feel the apprenticeship has helped with your transition from resourcing consultant to recruitment consultant?

The structured learning has helped me develop key skills such as relationship management, negotiation, and business development. The support and mentoring I’ve received has boosted my confidence in handling more responsibilities, enabling me to take on a more responsibility in my role with both clients and candidates.

What skills do you think you have gained as a result of completing the apprenticeship alongside your work?

The apprenticeship has deepened my understanding of the industry, giving me the confidence to take on more responsibility and make informed decisions.

We would recommend firms to consider offering an apprenticeship route in the future as both an alternative route into a profession and to upskill employees, for the benefits we have discussed above. If you would like to discuss more about how an apprenticeship can help your recruitment and retention strategies, please get in touch with us.

We were also lucky to have an exclusive interview with Solicitor Apprentice Ellie Phillips, who is completing her apprenticeship at BHP Law. She discussed how a solicitor apprenticeship works, the benefits of them to both her and BHP, and gave us an insight into her personal experience with it. To read more about her experience, click on the links below:

• What are legal apprenticeships? Read here.
• Solicitor Apprentice Ellie Phillips’ personal experience of Legal Apprenticeships. Read here.

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