Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • To complete administrative duties for the Aster Property Asset Management team such as scanning, photocopying and using Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. This ensured the accurate storage, organisation and retrieval of customer information such as addresses and names into a database.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I improved my commication skills by liaiasing with many customers both internal and external. I also was able to work shadow many departments including procurement, finance, HR and facilities. I attended training for speedwriting, report writing, presentation skills and time management.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I did enjoy my time at Aster. I intended to go to university after, however it served me well as a work placement in-between college and uni. I has a fun corporate culture and a good team ethic.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Aster Group Limited?
  • I did feel appreciated by my manager and the team, although I thought the organisation had a very long hierachy. New ideas are valued which is excellent.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was organised well and it gave me freedom to learn as much as possible.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The tutor's were readily available and very supportive.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • 5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Aster covered any travel and it was suitable given my level of responsiblity.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There was a great day to meet other apprentices and share our experiences.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Aster Group Limited to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • You can learn a huge amount and be in a very friendly environment. This is ideal if you want to be a surveyor. The training is a great grounding in business and administration and they offer you ample opportunity to learn and improve your soft skills.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aster Group Limited?
  • Do your research about the company


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

South West

December 2014


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