Talent Brand Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

I am a Talent Brand Apprentice. I work in the Employer Branding team and a lot of my work involves social media; content creation and recruitment marketing.

10/10

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

I have massively. I have developed my communication, analysis, critical thinking and creative skills the most and it has been great!

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much. It is very practically aligned to my work.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured.

10/10

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

My manager is very invested in my development and I have been given the permission to dedicate the time I need to work on my qualification.

10/10

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

A lot of support. I have a very understanding and very helpful skills coach and QA is incredible in general. Our lecturer is a legend and teaches with a lot of care and patience.

10/10

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

My qualification helps me become more strategic and more intentional about how I work and what the goals should be. It is really helping me craft my skill

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.)

Yes, there are. I have actually just recently been appointed as a lead for our Pride Network in Newcastle alongside a colleague of mine. I am very excited about that and we have numerous opportunities through Sage Foundaton, to get involved with giving back to society.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

People care. It is that simple! The organisation is built on a culture of support and empowerment!

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

Do not get intimidated by the size of the company for you may think that you may only be a statistic here. There is nothing further from the truth than that. At Sage, you have opportunities to thrive and be surrounded by people who help propel you forward!