Apprentice retail sales assistant Review
at Savers
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
There are a variety of tasks to do each day's such as work delivery on delivery days and then on other days we work stock and face the shelves to make the shop look tidy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme, everyone is extremely helpful in helping me if I need any help and always willing to support me if its needed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Working has allowed me to further develop skills such as time management and teamwork. It has also allowed me to develop skills such as empathy when communicating with colleagues or customers and has massively helped with my confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very structured, I get given specific tasks to complete each month on vault as well as evidence gathering and all work is submitted at the before my next monthly meeting.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employers are very supportive, they are always support me and they are always willing to support me more if its needed. If I'm ever stuck with my work everyone is more than willing to answer any questions I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is very helpful and is always contactable if needed and will always help me with any questions I may have regarding my work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Having support in store and through my training provider, has helped me perform better as I know any questions I may have will be answered by either one and overall they allow me to develop my skills.
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
There aren't any extracurricular activities outside of work, but there are always opportunities to go and support other stores for the day.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Working at Savers has allowed me to develop many skills such as empathy and has allowed me to further develop skills such as time management whilst also helping me massively develop my confidence.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savers?
Applying to Savers was very easy and efficient. After applying, I received an interview shortly after. Some advice would be to be confident and go into as much detail as possible when asked questions.
