Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job entails answering calls at the front line of one of the nations leading home insurance providers. My day-to-day responsibilities include answering customer queries, making amendments and handling customer complaints.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my communication skills greatly. I have also gained an ability to respond well under pressure and handle my time efficiently. I have also gained valuable knowledge of the insurance industry through achieving cert CII.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I love the people I work with. I also love how my company give opportunities to progress and develop further exam knowledge.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Direct Line?
  • I do feel valued by Direct line. I feel they always take into account the well being of employees. They are good at rewarding individuals for hard work as well.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is fairly well organised. There have been a number of issues a long the way however, which can all be excused for the fact that I am part of the first group of apprentices within my department. There have been some conflicting interests between the company and our college.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive all the support I require from my training provider, however I do find I prefer to work independently.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive all the support I require from my employer, however I do find I prefer to work independently.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I scrape by. I feel that although my wage could definitely improve, I am responsible enough to understand the qualifications DLG are supporting me with are more valuable for my career than complaining about the salary at this point.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I don't believe so.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Direct Line to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a great place to work.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Direct Line?
  • Study the values.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Business Operations, Finance

South West

May 2018


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