Specialist Sales Support Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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:
4/5
Create quotes and place orders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the apprenticeship as there is a balance between the programme and my actual role. I have learnt a lot more while working here. It is a good experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many skills such as team work, communication, confidence and presentation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is structured well because you know the courses/training you must complete well before the deadline. There are deadlines set in place which give you a timeframe for how long it should take you.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive support from both Softcat and my training provider, they both help as much as they can with my role and with the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My mentor from firebrand will set up regular calls to catch up with me and check on me. They are there when needed and I can reach out to them whenever.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification provides training which can teach you a lot and you can learn a lot more 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.)
4/5
Yes, we have fun events around the Softcat office regularly and this can be vendor days or our yearly kick off event which is for the whole of Softcat.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Softcat is a great company to work for where you can have fun and work at the same time. You can balance working and having fun at work. Everyone within Softcat is nice and approachable meaning you can talk to anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Do not be nervous, be yourself and have fun.
