kitchen designer Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a kitchen designer at howdens joinery. my day to day tasks are to measure, plan and sell kitchens for the company to hit our target at the end of the period.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes, I have learnt to design and sell.

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

    • I do enjoy the job, there is a bit of pressure involved but it is overall a good interesting job.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Howdens?

    • quite a lot, being recognized by the manager and external staff is always a good point.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I got going really fast so I just started do the job after a few months so its more about how fast you pick it up and get on with the training.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • good amount

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • when ever needed.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • not very well. getting through the month is always a struggle.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes, there are events every so often.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • they are a good company with a good future for everyone who starts here.

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

    • be confident, listen and watch how things are done. just get as involved as you can.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

East Midlands

January 2016

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