Software Asset Management Analyst Review

by Atos

Rating

8.7/10

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

My initial role was a SACM Analyst, although this was changed within the first month to just a SAM Analyst. I was involved in the Software Lifecyle process, which involved new purchases, software requests, managing contract renewals & monthly reports, such as compliance & deployment reports.

9/10

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

I have developed a lot of new skills as part of my apprenticeship, as well as the training courses part of my course I was also enrolled in additional training courses by Atos.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the programme as the team I was working with was really good. No one ever treated me as just an apprentice and I as though I was a valued member of the team.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Atos?

Atos offer lots of additional benefits, for example, cashback from certain retailers. They also offer a pension scheme, private health insurance and recently a car finance scheme. During my programme I was also involved in regular calls which highlighted any good work we had done.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our training was hosted at a local hotel that was only 20-30 minutes away from the office. The commute was really easy but I would imagine if you had to use public transport it would be quite difficult to get there.

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

My tutor was really helpful and also replied quick to any texts/emails/phone calls etc. They also kept in contact with my manager and provided him with updates as to how we were progressing.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Our employer also provided support when we needed it. Providing us with mentors as well who we could go to with any issues.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

For an apprenticeship the salary was actually really good. We also received a pay rise after a successful 6 month probation.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are lots of local charity opportunities if they take your fancy. I personally have not done anything other than my work related activities though.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Atos to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a large multinational company that specialise in IT. There is a job role for almost all things IT Related, so anyone with vested interested would be able to find something they are interested in.

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

My interview was very informal, which really helped. They're was also a short telephone interview with the learning provider who provider.