Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is to analyse data collected by several sources, in order to create reports and understand how the business is going. Along with that, I am creating reports on Power Bi, using SQL and Excel as data sources. These reports are usually requested by POs and other parts of the business in order to assist them to take better business decisions

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My learning process is ongoing and exciting - I've developed my Excel skills learning pivot tables and so many extremely useful formulas. Of course one of the language I've learned the most was SQL and Power Bi - with these two and my general analytic skills I can create useful and clear reports for the business.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's a fantastic opportunity to be able to master your skills while doing a job you like. Especially for specialised jobs, it's very important to start from the beginning and continue to the top. My team is incredible and support me through my learning process, and I am glad I am progressing fast

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The course is very well organised. We received an handover with an explanation of the structure of the course and we got access to the learning platforms quite fast. Furthermore, we received the agenda with the location and dated of the off-site courses we have to take; that was a very nice touch as it helps greatly with organising my time, especially in relate to the job I am doing and, of course, holidays!

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • From the moment I received the news that my application was successful, I've been supported through and through. The team is incredibly supportive and help me with every question I have. Furthermore, they always challenge me, pushing me in a positive way to get out of my comfort zone, ensuring that I have the right knowledge and the courage to move forward in a safe environment

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My actual training has not started yet, as I am having on job experience before the actual lessons. However I have already had meeting with my tutor, who explained the documents to be filled and went through the learning platforms, ensuring I knew how to get the best out of them

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • At the moment I am learning on the job, as my training hasn't started - I have the opportunity now to understand exactly what my job requires on a daily basis. In conjunction with the theory knowledge that I will acquire through the actual off site training, I am sure I will be able to get the best out of them.

    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.)
  • Absolutely, the company organise a lot of extra activities, targeted to a wide range of employers. From sport activities like yoga or hiking, to more social ones like choir sessions and company's parties. It's a very active community and though socials we have the opportunity to communicate and connect with employees with the same interests

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Booking.com to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • This is the first company I've worked with that cares so much about the wellbeing of their employees. Every year we can give our opinions about everything going on in the offices and in the company in general. The leadership team always make sure to keep us uptodate with their strategies and visions of the future, and they are always looking for ways to improve.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Booking.com?
  • Take time to prepare. Be aware of your skills, of what you've done and be practical. Bring examples to the interview, have structured answers, clear and on point. Be passionate. Get involved as much as possible and live the company's principles. Never be afraid to ask and to use your voice.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Manchester

May 2019


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