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Public Sector Sales Support Apprentice Review

at Softcat

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Sales

Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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 work alongside account managers and provide support with their customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme that Softcat provide is incredible, I highly recommend !!!!
They provide an insane amount of support and really follow their core values.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed some existing skills such as my social ability, and developed many new skills that correlate to the job.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very structured and organised, they will set out a plan for where you need to be at certain points in your early career.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
An insane amount of support !!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I would say Softcat just tops my training provider in this area, but still very reliable !!!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
They provide valuable feedback on my projects !!
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
So many, sports teams, networking events and many more

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an incredible company that will work so hard to help you become successful if you want it enough. They are very rewarding and have created such an enthusiastic and safe work environment, which strives of its employees and people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Be YOU, show how you follow their core values as this is the most important factor applying to Softcat.
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