Category Management Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Managing my email inbox and replying within 2 hours. Performing order checks. Completing the split billing report.

10/10

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

Organisation. Multi-tasking. Networking. Confidence.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Always engaging. Keeps me on my toes and aware. Have to stay organised and plan your days out. Work efficiently and effectively.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well organised and structure. Always guidance if you need it, and help always available.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support, even if I don't ask for it, they are always checking up on me.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A lot of support. Have monthly 1 to 1's to see how I'm getting on and if I can improve/catch up if I need to.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I've learned many useful skills from my course such as meeting minutes, presentation skills and excel skills.

10/10

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.)

Sports teams, poker teams, cricket teams, team nights out, company events, charity events, 5k runs.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a very good starting company for new people at work. You can also learn/develop a lot of skills that will help you in your career, whether that is at Softcat or another company.

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

Be confident. Be yourself. Have a positive mindset and a growth mindset.