Data Driven Professional Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Supporting the sales team to add value and enhance reputation by delivering against the commitments within the contracts that Softcat have been awarded. Primarily, my role focuses on the data, reporting and compliance function of our Public Sector business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the online learning modules, interactions with my PDE and portfolio work. Sometimes the workshops can be a little as people do not interact as much as is required.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new schools relating to Microsoft Excel, Power Query, PowerBI, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. This has helped me hugely in my day to day role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, especially within the learning portal, with modules assigned to each week to give you a clear overview of what needs to be completed when.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The L&D team at Softcat have been very supportive, organising quarterly catch ups to provide feedback on the course and promptly following up on any actions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support is provided by the PDE from Corndel in regular 1 to 1 meetings. They are also available to contact via email whenever additional support is needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the qualification has helped me to perform a lot better in my role, by shaping my mindset to approach tasks more efficiently, and has also significantly improved the quality of my work from a data analysis perspective.
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
Yes, Softcat has a very extensive range of extra-curricular activities and regular social events on offer alongside hobby groups and networking events. These are fully funded by the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Softcat is a great place to work! It is nice to be part of a company that really puts its employees first and cares about creating a positive working environment/culture.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Always be yourself, don't be afraid to put your opinions and ideas forward, and align yourself to the company's core values.
