Apprentice: a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer,
Off the back of National Apprenticeship Week, which ran from 6 th-12 th February 2023, we grabbed our Managing Directors, Matt Jacobs and Pat Barton, to dive in to the benefits of hiring apprentices.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you will learn multiple skills and gain valuable experiences. An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom-based (or virtual) learning with a training provider. The result: a nationally recognised qualification.
What does an apprentice do?
As an apprentice in estate agency, you will work under a mentor (usually your line manager) to learn how estate agency works.
It’s a busy industry! At any one time we have multiple properties coming to market, several viewings taking place and numerous offers being negotiated. The natural level of activity within our sector means that you’ll learn how to prioritise and meet deadlines; and pick up good organisational skills.
The range of work you’ll be involved in is extremely exciting, with so many clients, properties, leads, transactions, community involvement, and marketing efforts to sink your teeth in to.
Later in your apprenticeship, you will represent our sellers when negotiating prices with prospective buyers. You’ll make sure that the price is agreeable on both sides – conveying any given reasons for a lower offer and being honest about unrealistic ones – then push the sale on to the next stage.
Why does Jacobs Steel hire apprentices?
There’s no secret that hiring an apprentice is a cost-effective way to recruit. But there is so much more to it.
Matt Jacobs, Managing Director, says, “The talent that comes through apprenticeships is phenomenal. It is a really effective way to develop homegrown talent that is loyal to the business.”
“We can also adapt their training according to the needs of the business. So far we’ve found our apprentices are motivated and eager to learn new skills” says Pat Barton, Managing Director.
Many of Jacobs Steel’s staff have worked their way up from apprentices, which further proves how worthwhile the process is.
