Assistant Buying Manager Review

by Boots

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am responsible for looking after the female grooming category within electrical beauty as an assistant buying manager

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Negotiation, time management, leadership

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much so

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Boots?

    • Very, particularly in my current team

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well, I think sometimes there can be a communication breakdown, and it can be difficult for things to move between the scheme and your placement roles

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Tina is an excellent tutor, she is very supportive and an excellent tutor

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My manager is very involved in the scheme aswell as my role and drives my performance

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Competitive

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes lotsls

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Boots to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A company with strong values which provides opportunities for young people

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

    • Do not under estimate preparing for your presentation! L

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

East Midlands

February 2014

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