Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
My current role is invoice management as part of the accounts payable team at Asda. On a day-to-day basis this involves spot checking invoices and making sure as a department we are not crediting/submitting any incorrect information on the invoices. If there is incorrect/faulty processing on the invoice then my job is to locate these errors and rectify the invoice.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Since starting my programme I have enjoyed learning all the new skills that working in an office gives me. There has been some challenges over the 7 months I have been in the business that I haven't enjoyed however overall I would say I have enjoyed my programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have definitely developed my overall professionalism in the role and the learned the effectiveness of time management in data indexing as my role requires me to use various different systems which means I must plan my time carefully on each system.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme has been relatively well structured however there has been some internal issues within the business that has made the apprenticeship less structured then what I might have hoped. At the beginning we all chose our rotation's that we want to move into over the 2 years of our course however due to factors like teams being dropped from the business this meant for all of us that our chosen rotations were not effective and we were placed where was most efficient for the business.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from my employer with my apprenticeship work etc. I was also given support in my first rotation when I was struggling to get to grips with the expectations of the social team which was a very big team which I struggled in as my first rotation. The support from there was very good i n helping me find a rotation that was better suited for my working methods
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive monthly one-to-ones with my tutor to check in on progress and targets so that I can maintain a good level in my work. We also have bi-weekly workshops which are useful in preparation for our end point assessment.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It gives us a something to base our work towards and helps us better our work so that we can showcase a strong portfolio when it comes towards our EPA.
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
I am currently playing 5-aside football for Asda on Thursdays. This is a fun way for me to network in the business and get the chance to talk to more senior people through playing a sport that we all have a passion for.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend ASDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a great employer that offers many roles to young people and places trust into their workers to perform well for the business which I believe leads to a better work environment where people want to succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to ASDA?
To seek help if you are stuck in your role but to embrace the role and not be afraid to express yourself
