Store manager Review
at The Co-op
Degree Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Nottingham
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
Store manager: running of a retail store, safe and legal for customers, KPIs, management of staff.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy meeting new people on the same path, sharing ideas and understanding more about the business.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, marketing helps me understand more from a business point of view and our target audience.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is alright. We are planning months in advance, so we can work around masterclasses and have a work-life balance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Yes, the area manager supports me and HR.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I get a lot of support from university, including our WhatsApp group. The website could be a little easier to use.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Better, but still new to the degree.
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
Networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great way to learn and work at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Be open and honest around how many hours is needed to support the programme.
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