Trainee deputy manager Review

by Iceland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10

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

I run the shop 1-10 5-6 days a week I am in charge of making sure the shop is correct for the next morning when delivery staff come in.

6/10

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

I am getting better at my time management and how to engage with staff more.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying my programme it just gets difficult to work around my working hours

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I was 6 months behind as we waited 6 months for the laptop computer I required so this has impacted the amount of work I now need to catch up on

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager is great but the company havnt adjusted anything for me to be able to complete this course they havnt given me extra hours or anything to do this I am purely completing this course in my spare time.

5/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I do get monthly visits and sometime remote calls

7/10

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

This course has built up my confidence alot and has helped me be more stern with staff to get the respect I need to run the shoo and do my job.

8/10

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.)

No.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Iceland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because I got given a maths tutor that has given me and taught me different ways to deal with my dyslexia at work

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

Make sure you have the time to be able to do all the studying and stuff around work times