Early Careers - Assistant Account Handler Howden Employee Review

2.0
18 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The teams, leadership and people between are very nice

Cons

They will not tell you this is an apprenticeship when you apply, only after you've got the job do you find out. Felt tricked but saw it through, got put in a very nice team but they weren't aware I was an apprentice either. as an apprentice you are meant to get a certain amount of hours a week to study - DIDNT HAPPEN, so I had to lie every single month that I had done 6hrs of something when I didn't, no support with the studies. the apprenticeship company they outsource to are awful but that's not Howden's fault, what is their fault is no providing any structure or support to their apprentices who are treated like full-time employees where the work piles up high and you fall behind in your studies. No option to stop being an apprentice, no support for being an apprentice - no winning.

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Howden Response
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Thank you for your review of our Early Careers programme, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Our Early Careers programme is a three-year structured learning and development experience designed to equip emerging talent with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. It blends on-the-job experience, with obtaining professional qualifications, utilising the apprenticeship framework. This model allows our cohorts to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification. By applying learning to real-world scenarios, you can effectively demonstrate experience and solidify knowledge. Our commitment to professional development extends beyond the Early Careers Programme. We offer a wide range of opportunities. For example, apprentices can be at almost any career stage and can acquire qualifications up to and including master’s level (Level 7). This supports our belief in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to your local Talent Acquisition team at talent@howdeninsurance.co.uk.

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