Marketing apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Day to day, my role involves supporting the team across multiple marketing channels. I work to create, edit built and send marketing campaigns to our audience, delivering key seasonal messages throughout the year. I work predominantly digital channels, however I also now work on an offline strategy involving events and gifting campaigns

9/10

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

I have developed many skills in this time, with a key one being stakeholder management. Working within such a big team and organisation means I work with new colleagues everyday across different projects, and this has been something I've been keen to continually develop. I also develop (and continue to develop) my presentation skills as this is something I previously have not been keen on doing. By building my confidence in my skills/work, I have become more confident and comfortable presenting to smaller groups

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the office side of my role, however there have been challenges on the college side which have slightly diminished the experience. Overall, it has been a great programme so far and Sage were great supporting me and the other apprentices on my programme through the challenges we encountered.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The college side was less structured than thought due to changes on their side, however in the workplace the structure is great. Despite changes in the business, my team ensure I am clear on the structure of the team, as well as wider teams I may work with and their responsibilities.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support within Sage, especially from my team and manager. We have constant development conversations and identify opportunities where I can learn a new skill or develop an existing one. As well as this, my team approach me with opportunities they believe may help me develop, and work with me to ensure I am comfortable completing the task.

10/10

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

I receive resources and meetings with my provider regularly at the moment while covering my assessment period, and during my entire programme I have received support in some capacity. While at times it hasn't been the best, its improved following feedback from us which has been beneficial as my programme has continued.

7/10

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

I feel like my qualification provides content to the work I complete in my role, and allows me to understand why we do what we do.

7/10

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.)

My team host social events for those of us in the same office, and attend any office organised/based social events too.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Sage is a great place to work with many opportunities for those who want to develop. Everyone is so supportive and happy to help and you can learn so much from so many people across the business.

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

Be yourself! By being yourself, honest about your abilities and open to opportunities you'll thrive at Sage and be able to learn so much in such a short time