Digital Platform Apprentice Review

I am responsible for raising issues to internal developers around bugs with the site. I take responsibility for updating our internal pattern library which showcases how to build out content in the sage.com site as well as providing other guidance to editors. I work within projects that involve enhancing the sage.com site.

I have so far been studying towards my level 4 project management qualification where I have so far learned different elements for how to manage a project such as budget planning, different project resources, scope management and many more. I have also developed my skills in my role by working alongside my manager to develop my skills while using Sitecore so I have a larger knowledge of how to build out content on the platform used to build sage.com. I have also learned how to use Jira and raise bugs and user stories to our web development team. I have also developed my teamworking skills as I have recently been able to share my knowledge of Sitecore with new members of my team.

I enjoy working with my team we have high morale and I have weekly catch ups with my manager and my team to see how we are progressing with our different tasks so there are opportunity's to work together which are not lost while working from how. I get a variety of different tasks so my work varies and I always feel I have new challenges to allow me to develop my skills.

My programme is very well structured we have an apprenticeship delivery session once every month where we are given a new portfolio narrative / assignment as well as some practice exam questions to challenge myself in preperation for my exam. We have a schedule for what the delivery session will be each month and dates for when the exams and gateway is likely to happen. I have an off the job log which allows me to track if I am getting my off the job time and I meet with my manager regularly to discuss if I need additional time and how I am progressing throughout my apprenticeship.

I recieve enormous support from my manager with weekly 121s and regular catch up calls where needed to help me with my company or apprenticeship work. We have access to service now so I can raise any HR issues where needed and we have face to face meetings in the office to break away from working from home.

My training provider provides excellent support, there are open opportunity's to speak both during and at the end of the delivery sessions to clarify any areas that I am unsure on. I have a regular catch up call with my coach every month where we see how my assignments and exam questions are going but where we also look over my goals that are set to help me to develop.

I fell well supported by my training provider. I have a monthly catch-up calls with my coach which feel relaxed where im able to talk about any areas of my work which I need help with this helps me get the best outcomes in my assignments and how to best prepare and approach exam questions. I also have specified goals which help me to develop by catering to my learning type

We have our Sage Foundation which offers the chance to help out at local charities and do our part for the community. We are offered 5 days off work to take part in these events, these are also a good opportunity for our teams to connect.

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There is a sense of community at Sage, everyone is friendly and you always feel that the work you do is valued. I have made lots of friends from across various different departments all at a apprenticeship level and those on the same course support each other.

Be yourself, look at the responsibilities of the role your applying for and tailor them to your own experiences. Take an opportunity to find out more about Sage in preparation for your interview and express what makes you the correct candidate. Don't feel intimidated if you are part of an online onboarding this is something I worried about however the team made it feel really comfortable all around.