Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am doing an apprenticeship to become a kitchen designer at howdens, my role involves going to peoples houses and measuring there kitchens to re design it. I have to make and take calls from a large amount of customers and give the best service possible.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes I have learnt how to use CAD software and k8. I have being sent on a number of training courses to improve my skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • 9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Howdens?
  • very,they look after us apprentices very well and have the best interests for us

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • it is well structured with a large amount of tasks and courses to complete.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I get a lot of help when needed.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I also get a lot of help from my employer when needed.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • okay, can be a little bit of a struggle at times

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • a lot, they do a lot of events to keep the employers happy.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • they are a great company to work for and it is a friendly environment to work in, it has amazing opportunities following the course.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
  • be confident, your self and work experience and previous jobs will come to help you a lot.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Marketing, Customer Service

July 2015


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