I have spent the last year as an Apprentice here at Landmark
Information Group and I have learnt so much. I had just finished my second year
at 6th Form before I started my Apprenticeship and it has been a wonderful
experience so far; everybody has been really welcoming and helpful – qualities
of a true ‘Landmarker’ I would say.
I feel already that it has been a life changing experience: evolving
from a school boy to a young man, and it has not just been within the working
hours that I have had many memorable experiences with Landmark. On my first day
I was pretty nervous and didn’t know anyone or even what my day-to-day tasks
would consist of. After meeting the team
I felt much more comfortable and within a month of working at Landmark I was
invited to their sales meeting.
My challenges may not have been the obvious ones people may
naturally think of - but by gosh do you realise them within your first day:
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Make sure you have ironed all of your clothing the night before
- Pack your lunch
- Leave early for the train that is always going to be late
- Getting to work on my first day, concentrating so much it feels like a long hard day - only to realise it is only 3 o’clock
These challenges have now been overcome and are part of my automatic
daily routine but at the start they were genuine challenges as this was
something I had never been exposed to.
I have been very fortunate to have the expert assistance and
training along my apprentice route. Julie Chell, my Assessor at QA
Apprenticeships, has helped me out massively ensuring I completed my
apprenticeship on time and to high standards. In regards to sales training I
don’t think there is any better out there in the wide world than Stuart Allen -
easily the best sales trainer I have ever had the luxury of meeting and in learning
how to be a sales executive. Within my first 4 months I had already completed a
bespoke order and managed to hit my quarterly target. With this is mind I feel
I am doing well.
So far I have taken part in the Landmarker corporate video, ,
myself and fellow apprentice Farouq have
represented the company at external conferences as well as accompanied
Regional Account Managers at client visits. I have made many new friends within
the company and I regularly play football with colleagues at the local sports
facilities.
I do look forward to going to work as it is a very relaxing
and vibrant environment and everyone within the company is easily approachable.
I am looking forward to my future at Landmark as it’s a unique place to work –
I never knew mapping could be so much fun!
My proudest achievements to date? Simple - having the chance to earn while I
learn but more importantly being offered a full time contract by Landmark
before my Apprenticeship Scheme is even up. The future looks bright here at
Landmark and I aim to keep it that way.
Jay Cardona-Martin
Account Executive, Landmark Information Group 
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