The Business
They operate across three UK regions
“Can you tell me more about your business locations and areas of operation?”
It’s a junior data analyst role
“What do the day to day responsibilities look like for this role?”
They want someone with strong communication skills
“What personal qualities are important to you in a successful candidate?”
Struggles finding the right candidates
“What difficulties have you experienced when trying to hire for this role?”
They want someone who’ll grow with the company
“What long-term opportunities do you envision for someone starting in this role?”
They’re planning to scale in the next 6 months
“What are your growth plans for the next year?”
The role supports a senior data team
“How does this role fit into your wider team structure?”
They’ve had issues with apprentice motivation
“What challenges have you faced with apprentices in the past?”
High turnover in this role previously
“Can you share why previous employees may have struggled in this position?”
Keen on gaining levy value
“What does success look like to you in terms of ROI from the apprenticeship?”
Their core services are being restructured
“How is your current service structure changing, and what’s driving those changes?”
Hybrid working is an option
“What does a typical working week look like for this role in terms of location and hours?”
They prefer candidates with some prior work experience
“What type of background or experience would make someone stand out to you?”
The workload isn’t consistent
“How does the workload vary throughout the year?”
Interested in future training options
“How do you see the apprentice’s development continuing after the initial programme?”
Decision-making involves multiple stakeholders
“Who else is involved in making hiring or apprenticeship decisions?”
The role has evolved from admin to data
“How has the job role changed or developed over time?”
They want someone who can learn quickly
“How do you see the apprentice’s learning curve within the first 3 months?”
Line managers aren't always engaged
“What’s been your experience working with line managers during the hiring process?”
Want better candidate retention
“What would a successful hire look like 12 months down the line?”
Budget constraints have delayed hiring
“What challenges have you faced around budget or resource allocation recently?”
They need someone with strong Excel skills
“What tools or technical skills are essential for someone to succeed in this position?”
They expect them to work across multiple departments
“What level of cross-functional collaboration will be expected in this role?”
They’ve had apprentices drop out
“Can you walk me through what happened in the past when an apprentice didn’t complete the program?”
Looking to improve internal progression
“How does this role feed into your internal talent pipeline or progression plans?”