Social Media Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I was part of the Social and Content team as a Social Media Apprentice. My main responsibility is supporting the day to day management of our social media employee advocacy platform.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Through Sage and my apprenticeship course I am deepening my understand of digital marketing and best practice on social media.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good variety covered on the apprenticeship side

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The digital marketing course is much broader than the niche responsibilities in my job, but it does tie in well and I can apply parts of the course to my day to day role.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, events are frequently being organised in the office to bring everyone together.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As a first job experience, Sage has been incredible! I feel so lucky to be here and I genuinely enjoy what I do everyday, and feel as though there is a lot of opportunity at Sage for me to grow both personally and professionally.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage?

Be yourself and show your passion. There's no such thing as a silly question so ask lots.