Retail assistant Review

by Iceland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My role is to make sure the shelves are stocked up, also to support on till to keep the shop working smoothly. A daily task would be scanning and pulling items from upstairs to put out on the shop floor.

9/10

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

I have learnt many job specific skills, which could b applied in to all of retail, such as cashing up or management skills. I have learnt to be professional and calm and composed which is key to management.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I think this program is perfect for me it was exactly what I wanted to do.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised, I have been kept up to date on everything, I've had loads of help, the work system is so clear and easy to use.

10/10

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

My employer is very supportive of this program, I always can get the help I need in store for any of the both that I need them for.

9/10

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

Loads, we cover a lot in our calls/meetings, I can access her very easily for any help, she has a great attitude towards supporting us

10/10

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

It has very I'm portent information in the apprenticeship work that does get used on a day to day basis in store.

10/10

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.)

due to covid, we obviously haven't been able to Do very much in groups, but we always have our Christmas meal, and there is the possibility of other activities

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Iceland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

because its a good place to work, with good pay, good people and you know you will be treated right

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

make it clear you are ready to work hard, because it's not an easy job. Seem eager, and try be confident in the interview.