Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job role includes calling our whole customer base to get sales and to find out more info about the customer e.g. upcoming job and also some bits about their personal life to form a strong bond between us and that is what helps to build trust.

    10/10

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

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy every day so much. All of my colleagues are so friendly and supportive as well as the customers

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive support whenever I need it

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I feel like they try to support me however it doesn't feel too supportive

    4/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I don't think it helps me perform any differently, I feel as if I would perform slightly better without the training as the training doesn't tend to be about the actual work that I'm doing, instead it is about values which I already know so training just tends to be quite distracting

    3/10

  • 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.)
  • Every year, Howdens do a go karting event where you can meet other Howdens employees from other depots so it is really nice to meet every one else. We also all tend to go on nights out together from time to time which can be really fun and forms a stronger bond between the team

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it is an amazing company to work for and there are so many different job roles and there is always something to do while you are at work to keep you busy


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
  • Always upsell, if a customer wants some skirting, sell them some gripfill. If a customer wants a door, sell them hinges and handles. A little bit extra added to a sale can go a long way


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Kettering

February 2023


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