corporate sales apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
cold calling - emailing and prospecting new customers in order to bring in business while also managing my current account base
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes i have learnt many new calling and sales skills as well as interpersonal office skills and how to correctly conduct myself.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
alot of the time i feel very lost as to what needs to be done, this does get resolved however when i speak to the people at firebrand for guidance but it is still not very clear cut.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
amazing support all round.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
this is stilll very good but there can be a bit of a wait when doing this.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
not really if im completely honest alot of the learning on the course have allowed me a very basic level of understanding however i feel not alot is actually relevant
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
loooooooooooooads
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazingly caring and supportive company and brilliant in making the work feel worth it!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
just push through and keep your head up, the person next to you will always hear you out as well if you're helping
