Business Admin Review
at Howdens
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Kettering
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
My job role includes calling our whole customer base to get sales and to find out more info about the customer e.g. upcoming job and also some bits about their personal life to form a strong bond between us and that is what helps to build trust.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy every day so much. All of my colleagues are so friendly and supportive as well as the customers
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive support whenever I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I feel like they try to support me however it doesn't feel too supportive
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I don't think it helps me perform any differently, I feel as if I would perform slightly better without the training as the training doesn't tend to be about the actual work that I'm doing, instead it is about values which I already know so training just tends to be quite distracting
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
Every year, Howdens do a go karting event where you can meet other Howdens employees from other depots so it is really nice to meet every one else. We also all tend to go on nights out together from time to time which can be really fun and forms a stronger bond between the team
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is an amazing company to work for and there are so many different job roles and there is always something to do while you are at work to keep you busy
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Always upsell, if a customer wants some skirting, sell them some gripfill. If a customer wants a door, sell them hinges and handles. A little bit extra added to a sale can go a long way
