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First Response Finance Limited

Sales Support Review

at First Response Finance Limited

Degree Apprenticeship

Marketing

NG9

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work in sales support. On a daily basis I check customers proofs who are applying for finance. I will check if they have the correct documents to be approved for finance. Such as driving licences, payslips, proof of address
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme, I have learnt lots of new stuff, met lots of new people and it has been a goof first full time role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes it has made me understand the world of finance more and helped me develop my people and communication skills. Which are good for general life and moving forward.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, I know where I am at with everything and I always have constant updates on what is happening.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from colleagues, my line manager and with my university mentor.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I feel that I am supported by these, they are always there on email if I have any questions and when in person I feel that they are very helpful also.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me to perform better as it gives you transferrable skills that you can implement in your working days and share with your team members.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
No extra-curricular activities, but we do have quarterly events/days with out team, and every last Friday of the month we have a wellbeing hour, where we start work 1 hour later and do something that helps with our wellbeing in the morning.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend First Response Finance Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend First Response to a friend as firstly I enjoy working for them, but I would also recommend on the basis of that there is good structure within the business, support from all over the company, room to progress and I believe that First Response has good ethics and looks after their employees well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Response Finance Limited?
We have a intense but also fun assessment day, so I would advise to get to know the job role a bit before the assessment day as this will help you understand why you will be doing some of the tasks given. But also be confident in yourself as this will show to others.
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