Category Management Apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Managing my email inbox and replying within 2 hours. Performing order checks. Completing the split billing report.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Always engaging. Keeps me on my toes and aware. Have to stay organised and plan your days out. Work efficiently and effectively.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Organisation. Multi-tasking. Networking. Confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Really well organised and structure. Always guidance if you need it, and help always available.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support, even if I don't ask for it, they are always checking up on me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I've learned many useful skills from my course such as meeting minutes, presentation skills and excel skills.
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
Sports teams, poker teams, cricket teams, team nights out, company events, charity events, 5k runs.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
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.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Be confident. Be yourself. Have a positive mindset and a growth mindset.
