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Howdens

Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice Review

at Howdens

Degree Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
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
Lots of project work, rotations every 9 months into a new business sector to fully understand the business and develop skills as future management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much, it is challenging but enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed communication skills, learnt the importance of culture within the business

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The company are keen to see us develop, although more clarity on future roles and goal within the business would be ideal
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Where they can they are great, however, with it being online it isn't always easy
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very much so
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They support their staff and want to see you do well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Learn about the business beforehand and be humble.
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