Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in e-commerce, my day-to-day role consists on checking over the site and making sure everything looks and works as it should. I carry out visual merchandising (I.e sequencing) and content management (I.e changing banners / making sure the right banners are allocated to the right pages)

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yeah, technical skills such as SEO optimization and digital analytical skills .. as well soft skills such as communication

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it, but it’s very difficult and stressful so at times I do find it unpleasant

    4/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Organized to a certain extent, some of the units could be re organized to match the time of year (I.e having the largest assignments during peak in retail adds significant pressure). Also we’ve had a few lecturers swapped round last minute.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support

    8/10

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

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • In real life I can apply some of the content, however there have been units where even professionals within work have said that that level of detail and even some theories would not apply and over complicate day to day tasks

    5/10

  • 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.)
  • Professional networking events

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend The fragrance shop to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • My company have supported me with my degree, however there are many reasons why I would not recommend including 40+ working hours, little flexibility, lack of promotional opportunities and salary. If this is for Manchester uni / course, then I would recommend


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The fragrance shop?
  • Make sure you have good time management and motivation


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Digital Marketing

Manchester

March 2024

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