Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • My work experience involved health and safety training within the workplace, followed by training on laptop components and the diagnostic/repair process. After we passed the training process, we began working on customer laptops and experienced the repair process and communication between departments as well as the time management skills.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • During my work experience I learned skills such as; health and safety, communication skills, time management as well as how to organise myself and manage my work appropriately

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience as it allowed me to experience a real work environment as well as learning the skills required. The staff are helpful and willing to assist you should you need it and the variety of work is a challenge and keeps me thinking of new ways to tackle an issue

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • The work experience placement itself was well organised despite the changes happening to the workplace.

    8/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learnt very much about the company as well as the process and requirements it would take to work there. I experienced real work during the placement as well as the skills I require to get the job done.

    9/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • This work experience placement has taught me loads about how I would like to further my career and what type of work I enjoy as well as where I can find it. The experience I gained during this placement will help me to get a job in a similar position in the future.

    9/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed the travel costs to get to the placement by my college.

    10/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • During the placement I got to know my co-workers also on the placement as well as talk to apprentices who were on the apprenticeship.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Dixons Carphone to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The quality of work is great as well as the management and staff, they provide sufficient training and are willing to assist you if you need any help.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dixons Carphone?
  • Be open and honest and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.


Details

Work Experience

Information Technology

Newark-on-Trent

May 2019


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