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Apprentice Review

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Level 2 Apprenticeship

Sales

Chester

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
4/5
I am trained on how the company runs and how the retail experience is as well as being trained up to supervisory level. I work stock most days and work on the tills as well as being part of the delivery process most weeks. I’m also trained on customer service and to deliver that to the best of my ability.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I like the program because it offers the opportunity of having experience for the future and training to a certain level. The people I work with are amazing and supportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have developed my customer/social skills better as well as learning new skills such as date rotation and working stock properly.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is organised quite well as i always know what i need to do for the next meetings and what i need to improve on etc. As well as what is expected of me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer supports me as much as possible when i need help or am struggling with something i am not confident in.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support in my training as i struggle with certain things but am always supported in any areas i am unsure in.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me the confidence that i can do well and i feel like i have improved in just the few months i have been here from where i have started from.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
n/a

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the environment is friendly and supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savers?
that it’s ok to be nervous when you first start but you will eventually settle in to the job and the people you work with, and no matter how you start you will always develop your skills.
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