VM Manager Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

My role involves creating and implementing the visual strategy for Womenswear.

8/10

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

I have gained a wealth of information whilst being on the course and have developed both new skills and grown my existing ones, learning new methods and insights on ways of working.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme as I feel it is giving me a new outlook on how to manage both myself and others.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured, however the portal that we use can be somewhat confusing to navigate at times.

7/10

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

I have minimal support from my employer, but they do provide touch points throughout the year.

4/10

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

I have received lots of support from the training provider and my trainer is always helpful and understanding. Helping to get the most from my learning.

9/10

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

I believe I use the learnings from the course on a daily basis. I find I am constantly referring back to the workshops and learnings throughout my working days.

8/10

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.)

Currently, I do not believe there are many extra curricular activities to be involved in.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?

9b. Why?

I believe that people should make their own decisions based on their own feelings and thoughts.

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

I would say my experience has been mixed so I would avoid giving tips and advice to others.