Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a Brand Assistant in Healthcare, I am responsible for ensuring the new lines are set up in the system and providing samples to internal and external contacts. I also have the responsiblity of looking after the Mouthcare category within BP.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have had many oppotunities both within college and outside of it to develop my skills and learn new ones. The experiential event which we did with Broadwater was the most effective for myself.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I think the programme is a great oppotunity and I have met some really amazing people. It has been a lot more enjoyable than I was expecting at the beginning.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Boots?

Due to the culture of the business feedback is given on a regular basis and I feel that I am valued.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the whole concept is amazing however I think the transitions between placement was difficult and the communication can sometimes be lacking. I think the support we are given is fantasic.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Tina comes into Boots every Thursday and is generous with her time and provide the perfect amount of support.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager is great and really helps me out with everything and the wider apprenticehip group are also very helpful.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I think it is a very competitive salary and meets all my costs.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are always oppotunities for those who go looking for them. It would be great if Boots as a whole had more sports clubs.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Boots to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I've had a great experience and I'm in a much better position than some of my friends who have the same qualifiactions and skills as me.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boots?

Always be yourself and try to be what you think Boots expect. Boots are looking for people who can offer something different not just someone who will slot in.