Websphere Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Developing and supporting Infrastructure on a 24/7 critical system

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt Testing skills and ISEB Foundation in Testing, Personal skills such as negotiation and currently studying for my Websphere certification

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Great culture, I enjoy coming to work every morning

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by IBM?

    • Lots of appreciation from manager and internal recognition

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Lack of communication regarding higher apprenticeship but generally well organised

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Very enjoyable

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support and helping hands

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Salary covers living and travel costs with expenses covered

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Lots of outings and social got together and communication outside of work

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great training, work culture and enjoyment

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

    • Stay calm but make sure you get across what you want to say and take your time

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South East

January 2014

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