Sales Operations Apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
My role involves administrative work and working with internal team to help salespeople and engaging in current project to improve the operating of the business
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship programme as I get to engage with other people within the company who are on the same course and get to hear about their experiences and seek help or guidance from them when necessary.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new communication skills and how to use many new systems, allowing me to develop within my role and expand my knowledge within the business.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
This programme is very well structured with regularly intervaled calls for our group session and regular deadlines set for evidence and work to be produced and submitted by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from Softcat, they aid me to produce evidence I may need by working it into projects and my day to day tasks. My team are always offering support and help me on projects, giving extra tips or knowledge.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my training provider. During our group sessions we cover lots of topics and in out monthly 1-2-1 sessions I'm given the opportunity to go into more depth for these if I want and get help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like my qualification helps me to perform better within my role as it betters my business knowledge, however, not everything on the course relates to things within my role.
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work with a great culture and really friendly staff! Everyone wants to excel and progress within their roles and the management is so supporting in helping each individual.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Don't be afraid to get stuck in. Networking and building relationships is so important here as its how you build your connections personally and when you need help or advice within work, joining groups an=re a great option !
