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Suchitra Charavanamuttu
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HR Apprentice
Name:
Suchitra Charavanamuttu
Job title:
HR Apprentice
Employer:
Bakkavor
Qualification:
BA Business Management
Salary Range:
£30,000
- What does a HR Apprentice do?
- Administration support in HR matters, policies and procedures
- Upkeep of HR standards and notices
- Study for CIPD qualification and work on performance improvement/personal development
- Work to business codes of practice
- How did you end up in this job?
- Whilst in the planning department at Bakkavor, I figured I was ready for a career change and decided to see what positions the company offered internally. I had also gone through the application process for the HR graduate scheme and a full-time position, however, did not manage to get those roles. Applying for the apprenticeship scheme suited myself better as it gave me the opportunity to study for a qualification and gain work experience – this way I’m better equipped to work my way up.
- What advice would you give to someone thinking of pursuing this career?
- In the HR profession you must enjoy working with people. If you’re quite introverted, you will get to encounter many different scenarios that allow you to step out of your shell - don’t let it deter you, as it provides good experience to develop yourself.
- What’s the best thing about your job?
- Getting to meet so many new people. I get to work with departments I wouldn’t have seen myself liaising with and form connections with people company wide.
- Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
- Hopefully I will have studied for the subsequent CIPD qualifications and am a fully qualified HR professional.
- Did you buy something special with your first pay cheque?
- I bought myself a Nintendo switch, it was my first big purchase!
