Learning and Development Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Heavily admin based role however I have interactions across the business in all areas of the technical and admin departments. I am given projects to work on and have responsibility over a customer facing training mailbox

10/10

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

I am working towards a level 3 diploma in business administration I have improved my interpersonal skills and also learnt a lot about working in a business environment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Great company culture and caring and compassionate team

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Softcat?

The end of week love email makes you feel as if you have been recognised for hard work

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have an assessor come in once a month to provide external check ups on how I am progressing. I have Bi-weekly 1-2-1's with my manager in order to keep a track on where I am at with not only coursework but also my day to day role. For the first 6 months I had intense mentoring from a colleague on the team.

9/10

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

I receive guidance and monthly catch ups. I also have her email to be able to contact her whenever I need to

9/10

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

For the first 6 months of the programme I received intense training, now I am given new and exciting tasks which I am taught on. I am also given 2 hours a week to complete my coursework.

8/10

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

Amazingly well, I am able to save too!

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are football games you can attend, discounted gym memberships and also a ton of social events, usually with an open bar.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great Culture, Great People

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

Be yourself. There is a culture to maintain and you have to have the correct attitude to work in order to thrive, if you pretend to be anyone else then the company might not end up being right for you.