Commercial Operations Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I'm a Commercial Operations Apprentice, I specialise in Accreditations so I'm currently building out a tracker to consolidate information for all of Softcat's Vendors- tier status, accreditations, specialisations, certifications, contracts etc.

8/10

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

I've definitely learnt a lot, one of the most useful skills I've learnt is how to better use Excel which is especially useful in my role. Aspects like, how to alter table settings and how to simplify sums which saves a lot of valuable time overall.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's useful and informative- some aspects are enjoyable.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I like the way its structured as you can take things at your own pace whilst, still being kept on track and in line with the program with group calls every other week.

9/10

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

I have a day dedicated to my apprenticeship work and my manager is super supportive of keeping this time for my apprenticeship time only.

9/10

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

I can email my course leader anytime I feel I need more support or have a question.

8/10

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

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.)

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The culture and environment is so supportive and positive which is overall the most important thing.

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

I would say just be yourself as they want you to be as authentic as possible as well as helping to make sure you're assigned to the best suited role possible.