Higher Marketing Apprentice Review

by Direct Line

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role is working alongside the marketing team to help create content and communications for our customers as well as expanding our brand.

8/10

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

I'm almost finished with my level 4 and have learnt both practical skills as well as the knowledge based things you need to know as a marketer. I have learnt how to use several different tools to expand my knowledge.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love working where I am, the people are always encouraging and eager to see you do well. My team currently are amazing and allow me to be myself. There is always opportunity to grow and develop around the team.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Whilst a little rocky whilst getting used to homework the training and support are great. Monthly check ins with my tutor and quarterly with the college themselves allows me to always say if I'm having issues.

9/10

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

Full and continuous support from my employer and my colleagues.

10/10

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

This course is quite independent where you are left to move through the weeks at your own pace, but the college and my tutor are always there if I need help or have questions on a topic.

9/10

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

I'm able to put my theory into practice as it allows me to have a better understanding of the way things work. I can my learning's and use them in my day to day roles.

9/10

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, we used to have social events Pre-covid that I would enjoy participating in but due to homeworking we dont have many of these things anymore.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The culture here is great, its inclusive and super supportive. With opportunities to grow and move within the business and the people are great.

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

Be yourself! The interview process I went through was a little nerve wracking; online application,videoing yourself answering questions an then a group interview. But you get to see a flavour of how DLG is during this so enjoy it!