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Kitchen Sales Designer Review

at Howdens

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Sales

Liverpool

Review Submitted: February 2024

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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 role is to design kitchens and sell them, i deal with customers and go to their houses to measure and take a brief of what they would like. then use CAD to design them making sure they are also practical and safe. i quote up the kitchen and keep the landbank up to date
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i have learnt how to use CAD and K8. and dealing with customers a lot has increased my confidence

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it has a good structure to help you learn
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i could always ask my manager for help and he taught me how to use CAD and K8
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
i receive support but don't think it's as much as i got from my employer
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 really think it helps me perform better in my role because the stuff I learn from my training provider doesn't relate to my job and is really confusing
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes there are sport events with other people from the company. there are also forums and training courses

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because it's a good company to work for and there are many opportunities from working at Howdens
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
expect loads of amazing opportunities
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