team leader Review
at Wayfair
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Lutterworth
Review Submitted: May 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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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
I am a Team Leader in a Quality Control department within the company called Wayfair. I am making sure day to day tasks and responsibilities are met with success by managing workforce, material and adhering to the internal processes
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It was absolutely the thing I needed to improve my abilities and being more competitive in case the better position in management arise.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have discovred new mthodologies to mentor, coach, manage and motivate people.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I was happy with the structure and time allowance. Well made.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Due to major restructuring of the company, we had to adapt to new staffing situation, where we were expected to work more with lot less staff. That included less time to spend on my apprenticeship. I however booked time for my assignments to do, and company was helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
No issues at all, anytime I needed, my mentor Cindy Clarke was there to help. Amazing experience.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I discovered that some of the methodologies I've already used as it was part of my personality and prior experience. It was very helpful to see that somebody put it in a form and it is clearly presented as a way to manage. This helped a lo.t.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
My team use to go to dinners together, bit of a team building activities. Go karting, golf.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wayfair to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for. They treat people well and for the role, the pay is good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wayfair?
Be yourself, make sure to not create unnecessary drama and be hard worker, as it is appreciated.
