Networking and Security Specialist (Sales Associate) Review
at Computacenter
Level 3 Apprenticeship
London
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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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:
5/5
I am aligned to the Networking and Security business in which I am learning about key technologies, vendors, go to market propositions, and how we engage with customers through shadowing my team. When I am not shadowing or helping my team with tasks, I am on rotations around the business where we learn about the different functions and how they work. Finally, I spend a large proportion of my time working towards my assigned tasks given by Pareto.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am always busy and learning new things. The teams around me are fun to engage with and offer support where they can. The social aspect is particularly good, in which a strong sense of community is built. There is never a day which is the same, providing excitement to the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Our rotations and independent learning have significantly increased my understanding of the VAR market, plus the technologies within our industry. There are also opportunities to present, and has increased my abilities to do so. Within these rotations, we also work in groups, and so has ensured my teamworking abilities remain fresh. The apprenticeship with Pareto helps to consolidate this learning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The rotations are built into our calendars, as well as the training days with Pareto. This gives predictability around the core of our learning, and allows us to supplement with extra learning opportunities around the edge.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is offered from several different perspectives - e.g. the role itself, assessments, and personal. Where support is needed, it is relatively easy to get access to this.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Our training provider is always on hand whenever we have questions and will schedule calls to check in on our progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training often provides a refresher on content I may already be aware of, and so is a good check of my learning. Our training lead offers unique perspectives from their own experiences to help to guide our own work.
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
There are plenty of activities - socials, sports events, professional networking etc. Even if a particular event hasn't been established, a group can be created.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Computacenter to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The exposure to leading technology and vendors helps to build your network and build a great understanding of the IT market. The level of senior support is excellent, and provides great visibility to accelerate your career. The program is well structured and provides a logical path to build your skills and knowledge. With this, there are opportunities for coaching and mentoring to build your abilities. The company is very sociable, particularly sales. The program stretches you, and pushes you out of your comfort zone - I believe this is a great way to learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Computacenter?
- Remember it is a sales-led organisation - consider this in your applications by using sales-related vocabulary and examples (determination, solving problems, clear communication etc.)
- Research the company - understand our tech sourcing, professional services and managed services business. Our integration center capabilities are also a highly important differentiator for us.
- If you are applying to sales, understand what sales is and why you want to work in sales. Secondly, why IT sales. And thirdly, why IT sales at Computacenter.
- Be prepared with well-thought out questions for your interviewer.
- Research the company - understand our tech sourcing, professional services and managed services business. Our integration center capabilities are also a highly important differentiator for us.
- If you are applying to sales, understand what sales is and why you want to work in sales. Secondly, why IT sales. And thirdly, why IT sales at Computacenter.
- Be prepared with well-thought out questions for your interviewer.
