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The Co-op

Store Manager Review

at The Co-op

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

2.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

2/5 - Overview of Role
1/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Daily running of a retail food store. This includes all aspects of the store. People planning, sales forecasting and productivity.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
It has felt very slow and un-motivating due to not learning

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
No

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Poorly structured from the beginning. So set dates put in place.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Huge support from hours away from role to help and support to complete.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Have monthly calls. Feel it has been rushed as most of what was on the plan at the beginning has not been completed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not learnt anything new. Completing the units with the experience I have.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes we use Yammer

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company I work for yes. Training provider unsure as have only had teams call 20mins most to talk about a unit.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
N/A
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