Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I assist in any background work to help the sales team to sell to more businesses and access tools easier. I also cleanse data and spreadsheets, manage projects and inboxes to send on sales notifications.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt to manage projects and be more self motivated since working from home.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy learning about the different ways a business works and all the sectors within a business.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Even though we are working from home and can't see each other in person, it has been organised really well so that we can have monthly catch ups and someone is always on hand to help with issues or questions.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer. It is really nice working here because they can about their people and how everyone is treated, even their apprentices. I have been an apprentice before and this is by far the better company to work for.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • We receive a lot of support from our employer. We can have monthly catch up with the apprentice lead about work, wellbeing or just general catch ups. I also have a great apprentice manager who is understanding and supportive with my apprentice work.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It lets me see the bigger picture to the work i do and also incorporate topics i'm learning into my daily role.

    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 so many activities to be involved in. They have a communities network and hobbies groups that you can join and be a part of. Even whilst working from home, they still make a huge effort to make the events that would usually be in person, online and they are still really fun to be apart of.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because they care about their people and are the best company i've worked for. They also have a lot of opportunities to progress through roles and yourself.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
  • Be confident and show your personality. They are a company based around their people so they will hire people who show great initiative, friendly and have good work ethics.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Marlow, Buckinghamshire

April 2021


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