Pros
- Three months of paid training at the start of the programme - Opportunity to meet and work alongside other trainees within the cohort - Cohort leads are generally supportive and approachable - Sometimes, placements are great and will lead to a permanent role
Cons
During my time at Sparta Global, I heard numerous complaints from trainees about the lack of placements available once the training period ended. Passing training does not guarantee a placement, despite what the sales team may suggest. If you choose to reject a placement due to location, you are effectively told to leave and most likely will not be offered an alternative and more suitable opportunities. Relocation “support” is also extremely limited, Sparta Global will offer a low-interest loan, which is presented as generous. When combined with the very low starting salary and the minimal pay rises during placement, it makes relocation financially unrealistic for many trainees. Regardless of the effort you put in at your placement, it is not reflected in your pay. If you request a better pay rise, you are passed between multiple contacts and ultimately receive no response from HR. During placement, Sparta Global holds monthly meetings with trainees. In practice, these meetings feel disorganised, with client representatives frequently changing roles. The same questions are repeatedly asked by different people, often with little awareness of previous discussions, it sometimes felt like one representative was a week behind while another was two weeks ahead. Overall, the meetings were scripted, impersonal, and a complete waste of time. If you made it to end, congratulations! You're now a salesforce developer with 3 months of Java training!
