Receptionist Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Pre Covid-19 my job consisted of all duties required by a receptionist. Now, a lot of the shift involves cleaning; but it is all for the greater good.

6/10

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

I have gain a lot of knowledge on my apprenticeship.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I look forward to my monthly remote meeting with my Tutor, as I enjoy gaining knowledge, and also I am reminded of how much I know and how much I have learnt. I am now used to meetings done remotely, however at the beginning I found this alien to me.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I find the programme suits me. Each section flows from one to another, and they are the right size for a monthly subject, when your studying is done over and above your normal workload.

8/10

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

All my training is supplied by my Tutor.

5/10

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

Not only have I been given the tools and the knowledge to assist me in attaining my qualification; I am also given a lot of encouragement, which boosts to my confidence.

10/10

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

I am aware of the why things are done, and also I am aware of when a difference could me made, to improve the end result.

7/10

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.)

None.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Currently work is off-kilter due to Covid-19, but under normal circumstances it is overall a good place to work. The job roles are varied, there is always a chance for promotion if you want it and there are many establishments to choose from.

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

It's a Company that is going places, and has many opportunities for you to get on, if you want to get on.