Business Developer/Telesales Review
at Howdens
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Croydon, UK
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.4/5
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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 call customers trying to gather leads and to find out what people are up to for work, advising customers on certain products.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love it here, I am so glad I was able to get a place as an apprentice at Howdens
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills and developed my confidence
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, time management is a very big thing here and everyone here is so helpful
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everything I do, my manager will give me advice and support me when I am feeling down
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
He helps me out so much, checking up on me and reminding me when we have meetings
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has made me feel more confident in myself and making me understand that it is okay to make mistakes
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
They offer Go-Karting, rounders
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are amazing people to work with, so helpful, so caring, it is an amazing place to work and they are so kind
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Take your time, don't try to run when you haven't learnt to walk yet, don't be afraid of making mistakes
