Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm completing a degree apprenticeship alongside performing a testing role within Sage. My testing role is within a small team at Sage which involves me completing manual testing and writing various automation.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have only just picked up testing in the last year, so everything was new to me. I was hugely supported in my learning which has enabled me to be integrated into the team

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's very good as I'm always learning new things within a testing role and I'm getting involved in various products. My degree content sometimes doesn't feel necessary to my role however that's not to say it won't be useful in the future.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It's very well organised I'm allocated a day a week to perform tasks in relation to me degree.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As much as I need, I know I can always ask for additional support.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • We get weekly support of our trainers for that specific module.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Not all the modules are relevant to my role, however, the one's which are I have found very beneficial and relatable.

    7/10

  • 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.)
  • There are sports teams and various events which you can attend.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They have hugely supported me in my growing at Sage, and have also provided me with the appropriate qualifications.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage?
  • I would recommend checking Sage's career's page for the various roles.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Newcastle upon Tyne

April 2021


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