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FC Lead Review

at Amazon

Degree Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Hemel Hempstead

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
As a team lead I will run the shift and work the met /exceed the goals set out by the am , ensure targets are met and customer orders are prioritized, support tier 1 associates with any issues they have or signpost them to someone that can resolve their issue.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it is a great programme that gives me a chance to get an education that i missed out on as i went straight into work , and it allows me to directly apply what i learn to my work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
learnt how to critically review and saw my organisation from a different perspective ,

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
for the most part very organised and structured only concern is for the time frame for the second units and time to complete assignment is really short so this will be challenging
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
employer is very supportive and provide as much time as needed and offer support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
the tutors have been very helpful and have made themselves available if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
the qualification helps to get back to basics as I've been with the business for a while and allows to me to see through a different perspective which is very beneficial
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
there is affinity groups but not much activity going on at my FC

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
what started as a business in [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] has expanded and become the leader in online retail and amazon is growing and purchasing many companies the benefits and basic pay is fair in todays market and a good place to grow and develop
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon?
ask questions ,listen ,learn be willing to share new idea's on old process
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