Rating

8.8/10

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

Store manager, retail store, leading around 20 colleagues to deliver kpis and delight our customers.

10/10

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

Yes, lots of leadership skills, including time management, performance management. I have developed my commercial awareness as a result of the apprenticeship and I look for more ways to maximise profit in my store now.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it, education was never something I thought I would enjoy, however there is a mix of theory, presentations and projects which stretches me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Unfortunately I have had a few tutors which has slowed my progress.

6/10

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

I am able to take all of my apprenticeship time, and I keep them updated with what I am doing.

6/10

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

I mostly understand what is being asked, but the tutors are all very approachable and are there for support when I need help with anything.

8/10

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

I always did my job well, now I feel I have more knowledge and confidence to push outside of my role.

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.)

Yes, many.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

There are massive opportunities at the coop for personal growth, and as an organisation it really does live and breathe it’s values.

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

Be yourself, look at all of the opportunities and the networks you can build to help you create a meaningful career.