Digital and Technology Degree Apprentice Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Working within a DevSecOps environment as an AES Consultant, communicating with stakeholders/clients and developing/working towards solutions for them using our technology.

10/10

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

I have learnt more on JavaScript, HTML, CSS and will soon explore VUE. Practised Agile Methodologies, prepared presentations and improved my networking skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My role is interesting and involves many aspects of learning making it very enjoyable to me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The systems put in place by the company allows us to have a structured programme with our days planned to allow us to prepare.

10/10

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

The support I have been receiving has been amazing so far, there’s many people available to support and we have a safe space to learn and practise and learn without fear of failure.

10/10

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

Similar to the company I am sure the training provider will provide us with lots of support.

10/10

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

It’s directly relevant to my work making it easier to balance and retain the information.

10/10

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.)

There are many social events at our work place to allow us to network and enjoy ourselves, and sport teams are available too.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s an opportunity that allows a person to develop their career early with benefits to one’s skills, education , network and more, overall I think it’s worth the work and time.

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

Be confident in yourself and check the requirements and understand what the company may want from an individual, as long as you’re interested/passionate about what the role will teach you, you should apply and try your best.