--- title: Tom Irvine - My first three months in recruitment description: I joined the Rising Stars Apprenticeship Programme in January and am now 3 months into my journey. image: https://blog.bps-world.com/hubfs/Website-Assets-Adrian/Blog_imagery/Tom.jpg --- **Our World** # Tom Irvine - My first three months in recruitment Our World / **Tom Irvine - My first three months in recruitment** [**Tom Irvine**](https://blog.bps-world.com/author/tom-irvine) March 15, 2016 I joined the Rising Stars Apprenticeship Programme in January and am now 3 months into my journey. The apprenticeship will result in me obtaining a Level 2 NVQ in Recruitment and will provide so much more along the way. In a short time I have learnt many fundamental skills in the world of recruitment but also skills that can be used outside of work. An in-depth training programme has given me the tools I will need and the confidence in my own ability to succeed. The programme offers an effective way to learn not only from experienced recruiters but also recently graduated apprentices. I have enjoyed being on a constant learning curve where I can get support and guidance with the knowledge those helping me have an interest in my future with the business. Prior to joining the engineering team I had the chance to work with all of the teams in rotation (Business and Professional, Technology and SAP/ERP) and gained knowledge on other aspects of the business such as Marketing and People & Culture.  Now settled in the engineering team and working on live roles I have the chance to put the skills I have learnt into practice and am working towards my first placement. The dedication of the company towards developing young talent is a refreshing change to many similar organisations and the company values of Commitment, Delivery, Excellence and Passion build a strong foundation for a great work culture and exciting plans to grow. With structured learning and development support and great progression opportunities, BPS World really is a fantastic place to work. With 25% of my apprenticeship already completed, I am looking forward to a great future with a forward thinking company. To find out more about the recruitment apprenticeship offered and the Rising Stars Programme please contact **Tom Irvine** on **01628 857348** or **[tom.irvine@bps-world.com](mailto:tom.irvine@bps-world.com)** ![Tom_I.jpg](https://blog.bps-world.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tom_I.jpg?width=140&name=Tom_I.jpg "Tom_I.jpg")   [Back to Insights](https://blog.bps-world.com/) ## What to read next [**Our World**](https://blog.bps-world.com/topic/our-world#index_view)     1 mins read [![My First Eight Months In The BPS Rising Stars Recruitment Programme](https://blog.bps-world.com/hubfs/Website-Assets-Adrian/Blog_imagery/Tallie.jpg)](https://blog.bps-world.com/my-first-eight-months-in-the-bps-rising-stars-recruitment-programme) ###### [My First Eight Months In The BPS Rising Stars Recruitment Programme](https://blog.bps-world.com/my-first-eight-months-in-the-bps-rising-stars-recruitment-programme) Since starting BPS World’s Rising Stars Apprenticeship Programme, I have been on a roller-coaster journey of... By [**Tallie Guy**](https://blog.bps-world.com/author/tallie-guy) on March 23, 2016 [**Our World**](https://blog.bps-world.com/topic/our-world#index_view)     2 mins read [![Bradley Carton - my first 18 months in recruitment](https://blog.bps-world.com/hubfs/Website-Assets-Adrian/Blog_imagery/Bradley.jpg)](https://blog.bps-world.com/bradley-carton-my-first-18-months-in-recruitment) ###### [Bradley Carton - my first 18 months in recruitment](https://blog.bps-world.com/bradley-carton-my-first-18-months-in-recruitment) My name is Bradley Carton and I have been working with BPS World for over 18 months. I started as an apprentice on the... By [**Bradley Carton**](https://blog.bps-world.com/author/bradley-carton) on October 21, 2016 [**Our World**](https://blog.bps-world.com/topic/our-world#index_view)     2 mins read [![Andy Robins - my start in a recruitment apprenticeship](https://blog.bps-world.com/hubfs/Website-Assets-Adrian/Blog_imagery/ThinkstockPhotos-515836164.jpg)](https://blog.bps-world.com/andy-robins-my-start-in-recruitment) ###### [Andy Robins - my start in a recruitment apprenticeship](https://blog.bps-world.com/andy-robins-my-start-in-recruitment) I joined the Rising Stars Apprenticeship Programme after finishing 6th form. I was eager to start working and have now... By [**Andy Robins**](https://blog.bps-world.com/author/andy-robins) on September 30, 2016 ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=336233&fmt=gif) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=336233&fmt=gif)