Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • taking a lot of calls from PH's and trying to deal with their queries asap, using many systems. working as a team and identifying the strengths of each person in that team is key

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Empathy Communication skills Product knowledge Problem-solving skills Patience Positive attitude Positive language Listening skills A willingness to go the extra mile Personal responsibility Confidence Tenacity Authenticity Adaptability Attentiveness Desire to learn Professionalism Acting ability The ability to respond quickly Time management skills The ability to let it go

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • People need and enjoy interaction with others, and being in a communication rich role such as customer service means you get to interact with others on a daily basis – making this a very rewarding career for those who enjoy talking to, helping and providing a service to others

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I prefer to work with both the structured and unstructured work environment. With well structured environment, the job stress level is very less but with the unstructured work environment the stress level will be higher at the same time its flexible enough to create and implement the new ideas..

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • we receive a lot of support from our employer such as training qualifications and on the job help. we have staff read to help us when we need it . a lot of the time there are at least 3 or 4 people ready to answer our questions, it really helps

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • we receive a lot of support from our employer such as training qualifications and on the job help. we have staff read to help us when we need it . a lot of the time there are at least 3 or 4 people ready to answer our questions, it really helps. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] also does meetings for babingtons at least once a month.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
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    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Social activities are available However, it is important to be clear that what happens at work gatherings can never be truly separated from the office - so you need to bear this in mind. If you're in a bar with your boss, no matter how informal things seem, you need to remember they are still your boss, so don't say anything to them that you wouldn't normally say in the office - something that may be harder to remember after a few drinks. While getting a reputation for always being in the pub after work may be something to be avoided, we are social animals and developing links and friendships with co-workers can be useful. These links can help you to find out what's really going on in your workplace, which may help you in your career.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Direct Line to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • We’ll encourage you to push yourself, and to enjoy finding new strengths. With our focus on teamwork, you’ll find it’s easy to get excited about your working day, because you’ll share your experiences with equally dedicated and talented colleagues. It s a great place to work


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Direct Line?
  • Naturally, we’re looking for people who will work really hard for us, but you can be sure we’ll recognise that there’s a lot more to you than just the job you do. That’s why we’ve created a whole package of benefits and opportunities to help you create and live the life you want outside of work. And with a wide variety of social events you’ll be able to play just as hard as you work.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Yorkshire & The Humber

February 2019


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