Creative Digital Design Apprentice Review
at Matalan
Degree Apprenticeship
Graphic Design
Knowsley
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Creative Digital Design Apprentice, working at Matalan's Knowsley Head Office.
Hybrid of working from home and head office.
Day-to-day basis includes work on email, social and web design channels.
Hybrid of working from home and head office.
Day-to-day basis includes work on email, social and web design channels.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed skills on design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
My communication skills have improved through meetings and one to ones.
University learning has developed my knowledge on design theories and more.
My communication skills have improved through meetings and one to ones.
University learning has developed my knowledge on design theories and more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received plenty of support from my line manager throughout my time on the degree apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We have received support from our lecturers and skills coaches during our time on the degree apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a hard working, collaborative workplace, that provides lots of support to their employees.
It also offers a welcoming workplace, as I have experienced that myself.
It also offers a welcoming workplace, as I have experienced that myself.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?
Research your preferred job role, emphasise teamwork within CV, demonstrate your passion for your role and tailor your CV to match your job description.
