Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work as a Website Developer for The Co-operative Electrical, my day to day roles vary as I speak with the buyers on a regular basis to find out what they want to appear on the website. I have a few tasks that i repeat daily and on-going long term projects. I also manage every image that comes onto the site to make sure it meets quality standards and to edit it if necessary.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned a large amount of skills in this role. I can now use HTML and CSS for developing the website, a lot of experience in Photoshop. Some of the skills I have developed over this time have been prioritizing my workload and Excel skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have had a great time on my programme, I've met a lot of new people and it's helped transition myself from a student into a young professional.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Co-op?
  • I feel like I bring a lot to the table within my role and I've contributed a variety of good works for my department.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I'd say it's pretty standard structure without many faults.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I got a lot of help from my training provider, I was able to contact them whenever I felt like it for support or advice.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have a good relationship with my managers so I can talk to them about most things. They give me all the support I need.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I think it is adequate for a starting job, it covers the essentials which then provides incentive to work harder to progress.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are plenty as we are in the center of a city, I moved from way down south so it was a big adjustment for me but there are so many things to help introduce you to the city here.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great learning place with a good environment, I had a great time which I wouldn't trade for anything.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?
  • Try focus on the ethics as that is a big plus to the co-op. It's not about who you are on paper, but who you are in the room when doing interviews, I had not the best CV when I applied but they saw potential which can take you a long way!


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

North West

April 2014


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