Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • To generate sales and accounts from phone calls using the WEK system. Doing general admin duties such as filing, cash and banking and serving on the counter ect.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • How to generate more link sales. Develop customer telephone skills

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it a lot.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Howdens?
  • I feel valued by my depot

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organized

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot of support was given from both the company trainer and apprentice trainer

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support is received from my line manager and all the other staff.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Not very well as apprentice pay doesn't stretch too far

    2/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes because of the incentive scheme we have many nights out and trips to enjoy .

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company is very proactive and rewarding. They provide lots of training, support and incentives.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
  • Be confident, motivated and willing to work well within a team


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

East of England

June 2015


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