Rating

4.1/10

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

I am responsible for the running of the store from cashiers, to stock, sales, and all management responsibilities

7/10

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

I have gained some more understanding of how businesses work, some skills towards managing people and stress controls

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme in isolation is interesting. It has a lot of parts that are not used in my day to day and doing the programme in conjunction with a full time job is extremely difficult

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured. The company I work for does not give enough time or make enough effort to free me up to fulfil my studying needs however

2/10

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

Very little, 3 1/2 hours a week, IF I can be freed up from store where I work full time

2/10

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

She is very helpful as much as she can do in her limited time

7/10

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

Only a small amount due the large amount of information which does not effect me day to day

3/10

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.)

The occassional meeting and night out once or twice a year

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Iceland to a friend?

9b. Why?

You are expected to work far beyond the initial capabilities. Doing the work of sometimes 3/4 people is not fair and is expected without being directly said

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

Be aware of working through breaks, working to support others and a constant push to go further and further and further of your limits