Regional Operations Higher Apprentice Review

by Pendragon

Rating

10/10

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

I work at a dealership selling cars and managing a small team of customer service agents making sure they provide the best possible customer service.

10/10

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

I have learnt resilience, decision making, sales, leadership and problem solving.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme that i am on! It allows me to travel the country, work with some incredible people and get the exposure i need.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its well structured and there is loads of opportunities to switch program and progress within the program.

10/10

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

I receive loads of support. I work with the directors and if i ever need anything i can give them a quick call and they are there to support me.

10/10

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

We gets lots of support from our training providers. At the start of the program we are assigned a mentor and they are there throughout.

10/10

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

My qualification helps massively towards the program. It allows me to put theory into practice and see the results.

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.)

There are extra activities you can get involved in. Firstly, you can attend networking days. There are days where you can visit new sites and meet new directors. There are charity days and sporting events which people take part in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Pendragon to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Pendragon to a friend for the opportunities, progression and exposure to different jobs.

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

I would advise you to check out there dealers, go to head office to see the different departments and attend the assessment days.