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showroom advisor Review

at B&Q

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Graphic Design, Sales

Glass Houghton

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5
Designing bedroom bathroom and kitchens.
creating orders for customers
organising installations of projects

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
it is very interesting to learn about the psychology behind sales and how to interact with different customers to achieve the highest outcome

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I have massively developed my skills surrounding the sales cycle and can achieve at every stage

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
the workload is very manageable

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
they are very supportive of all questions i have and help me manage the workload from my apprenticeship

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
i have constant training and catch-up calls with my development coach

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
i can identiy different customer types and tailor my approach to best suit them

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

2/5
we dont do this

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?

Yes

Why?

it is an incredible company to work for and you feel valued ad appreciated

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?

be yourself in your interview
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