Degree Apprentice Review

by Morrisons

Rating

8/10

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

Varied role, either training as a manager in store or working on placement. This involves long hours and commitment to your store, working with people to give the best service to our customers.

8/10

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

I have developed and learned countless skills. Opportunities are presented regularly to train on courses, and as an apprentice you are exposed to a range of opportunities to develop.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is challenging, but the rewards are more than worth the work you put in.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is varied in structure, personally my programme has changed dramatically, but my needs are always met.

6/10

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

My employer always supports me, when I request progression my needs are always met.

9/10

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

The university is outstanding, cannot be faulted.

10/10

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

The university knowledge may not always be directly applicable, but it is certainly going to come in handy in the future.

7/10

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 ample opportunities to network depending on your interests.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Morrisons to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You will always be supported, as long as you put the work and effort in.

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

Work hard both before and during your apprenticeship, it’s a difficult course to get into, but if you make the cut it will most certainly have been worth the effort you put in.