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B&Q

Customer Advisor Review

at B&Q

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Stroud, Gloucestershire

Review Submitted: February 2023

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I help advise customers on their DIY projects and maintain quality of shopping experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It's not overly thrilling, but I wouldn't say it's un-enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I am currently improving my leadership and team building skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured, I have regularly scheduled check ins with my coach
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Its mainly something I have to be personally responsible for and make time for but I am supported by my employers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
my training provider is very helpful always at the end of a phone
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it offers me more opportunities with in my role to be challenged, my employers feel more obliged to stretch 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.)
3/5
no

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they treat their staff well
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
Be a team player, especially in smaller stores.
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