Rating

8.9/10

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

Meeting bereaved families and make arrangements for the funeral. Selling funeral plans, masonry and other funeral products. Processing and creating invoices and building relationships with clients and third parties.

10/10

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

I have defiantly developed my knowledge of the funeral industry and my job role. I have also had more practise in areas I don't feel as confident in (such as masonry and finance). I feel a lot more confident

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Lots!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Since having learning support, I feel a lot more organised as I have weekly meetings with my apprenticeship leader and I know what deadlines I have coming up and what is expected by me.

10/10

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

Weekly support and she is always on hand if I have a quick question!

10/10

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

I have weekly support and she is always on hand if I ever have any questions

10/10

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

From learning through my mentor and then also through the discussion exercises on the programme, I feel like I have found new and better ways of doing things

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.)

No there isn't as far as In know and I wish there were!

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Co-op is the best employer I have had. I feel like I can really develop myself in the company and I also feel the company takes care of its employees

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

Just be yourself!