Pastest is dedicated to transforming medical education through advanced online learning and test preparation tools.
As a leading provider in the UK and a rapidly growing name in the US, Pastest is committed to helping medical students and professionals achieve their ambitions with cutting-edge resources and expert support.
This blog will delve into the details of Pastest's approach to recruiting apprentices, highlight the success of past apprenticeship programmes, and explain why Total People has been a valuable partner in this process.
Tell us a little bit more about your organisation
Every day, Pastest transforms the lives of medical students and doctors with our innovative online learning and test preparation products. We’re a well-established market leader in the UK and one of the fastest growing medical test prep brands in the United States.
At Pastest, we pride ourselves on fostering a hard-working, creative, and fun work environment. We take investment in our people seriously, and there are continuous opportunities for professional development and rapid advancement for the right person.
The position of Apprentice Developer comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package (pension (dependent[SH1] on age), healthcare and bonus) and the opportunity to participate in company social and sporting activities.
If you’re eager to make an impact on the lives of customers and help us to devise, create and deliver the next generation of medical education products then we’d like to hear from you.
What made you want to recruit an apprentice/retrain your existing colleagues?
We have had a positive experience of employing an apprentice in the last couple of years who has since gained the skills he needed to move onto a new role.
He provided valuable support to our business, so we wouldn’t hesitate to employ an apprentice again!
Talk us through the process – how easy was it to recruit your new apprentice through Total People?
It has been a very smooth process so far for us. The local presence of Total People has facilitated the attraction of suitable candidates from the area.
Why did you choose Total People?
Total People have an office local to us, which helps to attract local candidates. This local presence has streamlined the recruitment process, making it more efficient and effective.
Their robust training and development programmes ensure that apprentices receive the support they need to thrive in their roles.
This alignment with Pastest’s values and objectives has made Total People a trusted partner in building a skilled and motivated team.
What do you expect to be the benefits of recruiting or retraining through an apprenticeship?
Recruiting an apprentice will help to support and enhance the existing roles within our business and the right candidate will gain valuable experience in a niche market.
For the apprentices, it provides an opportunity to receive specialised knowledge and practical skills.
Would you recommend Total People to other employers? If so, why?
So far, yes. The process has been straightforward and effective, making them a reliable partner in the recruitment of apprentices.
