Buying and Merchandising Apprentice Review
at Matalan
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Liverpool
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.5/5
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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:
4/5
Organizing products, helping set up for meetings, fit samples, approve swatches. Place orders, track intake, amend orders, speak with suppliers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i love going to lessons and learning on the job
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my research and critical thinking skills. i am able to use programs like edited and WGSN
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
we have had some miscommunications with time tables but mostly very well organized
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
some teams are better than others, i have struggled to find time to complete assignments however more recently i have had alot more time and help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
always available to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
massively
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great company to work for, always have events going on and lovely staff
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?
Be yourself and you will find people who you get on great with, everyone is friendly and its a lovely place to work
