Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice Review
at Bentley
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
Crewe
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Working within the Digital Marketing team, supporting the running of our marketing platforms. This includes social media, websites, car configurator and customer app.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot, it gives me a lot of variety and the opportunity to explore different roles.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills, including technical job related ones that support my degree, but also soft skills such as communication, presenting and leadership.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structures. The university programme is great and the communication between them and my employers at Bentley is good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot, my line manager always asks how I'm getting on with the uni side of things. He also helps me think of placements / projects I can work on that compliment what I'm learning about. Off the job time is hard to fit in, though.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A lot, I think we receive quite a lot of face time with our lecturers when compared with a normal full time degree and this really helps when we're juggling learning alongside a full time job. Our tutors are also very responsive to questions. However, the apprenticeship side of the course hasn't been that well organised and quite confusing with what happens at the end of programme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Lots better, I understand what things mean, I have up to date best practice knowledge, and I have a strong overview of lots of different areas of digital marketing and beyond - e.g. UX design
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, all of the above
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bentley to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great brand to work for, the company pays apprentices very well, there is lots of support within the company for trainees and there is a large trainee network. Additionally, nearly everyone I have encountered is very willing to help the more junior people in the business and give them genuine responsibility.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bentley?
be confident, be open-minded, be prepared to jump in at the deep end! Don't worry if you don't know it all straight away
