Sage Foundation Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

A wide variety, from general admin to creating a drafting Newsletters to project management and attending volunteering events.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Communication, project management

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far it's great! Been eased into life at Sage and getting more responsibility over time.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship side is well-structured, the job side less so. My responsibilities are very wide.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

10/10

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

Again, I've only recently started and I am currently doing the basics. It's been manageable so far.

10/10

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

While related to my role, there is a large focus on sustainability. Sustainability is in the wider corporate affairs team but isn't directly related to my roles.

8/10

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

Yes, there has been 2 off-sites in a 6 month period already. I go to most volunteering events and there are plenty of social activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

So far it's been easy to adjust to working life. Plenty of support and not ridiculous expectations on me.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage?

I was told that I would always be busy, straight from the off. While most of my team seem to be, that hasn't necessarily translated to me. I am sure with time my workload will increase however.