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Hairdresser Review

at Saks Hair & Beauty

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Stockton-on-Tees

Review Submitted: September 2021

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
We are trained by top hair specialists, to become fully qualified in the hair industry. We are taught all the different techniques in how to create a look for our clients and how to achieve what they are looking for
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy it as it is something I want to be professional in the future

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt, highlighting, sectioning, balayage, face frame, one length cut,cutting bangs etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is organised but I do fine it quiet frustrated when I’m pushed to do something I don’t feel ready for
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
My employer is fab! Always tells me how well I’m doing but the people in the academy don’t really “praise” you for doing your best
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They come over to help and show what to do.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I like to have one to one when doing things like this as I feel like it benifits me
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We sometimes have people come in and teach us new things which I really enjoy as it’s something different instead of the same thing every week

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Saks Hair & Beauty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They know what they’re doing and are a very well known company for the obvious reasons
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saks Hair & Beauty?
Push yourself to do things, if you need help ask!
Make sure you know what you need to become better at and keep practising
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