Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently I am in a shift role and perform system maintenance on Live service systems. (Linux and AIX based)

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Both professional and technical skills have been developed. (Communication, timekeeping, linux and aix skills as well as exposure to a plethora of different specialist technologies.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I find it very challenging, but it is a great start in the IT industry.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by IBM?
  • I am aware of my direct impact to the business and feel rewarded for my efforts.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I feel the job I perform is well managed, but with regards to the qualification, I receive minimal support and feel a little neglected.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Little-none other than specific events which seldom occur. I have never attended the college I am apparently a member at.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • An ample amount, but work far too much to have time for the qualification.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Fantastically, due to the shift role, I earn what my parents do combined at the age of 20!

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, including training and activities.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Financial reasons, in addition to career progression.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
  • Think outside the box and work hard!


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South East

March 2018


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