Resiliency Engineer 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:

Make sure systems are up-to-date, meet clients, maybe do some cabling.

10/10

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

A lot of computer skills, not just windows operating system

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot, have a good team, and the company has good culture, you can speak to anyone

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by IBM?

Valued like the older workers I work with, just like a normal employee and never any less

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organized, a lot of training throughout the three years is pre-planned

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We have a Professional Development Manager who is like a tutor who helps us along the way

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support, managers are always there when you need to have a chat, I have monthly meetings with mine

10/10

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

More than enough money, well above the national average for apprentices

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

hours are Mon-Fri, 9-5 so your evenings and weekends are yours to do as you wish

10/10

9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The training path is really good, and the idea of a guaranteed job when your apprenticeship is over is great, as opposed to the companies who only keep you for the duration of your apprenticeship

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

The application process is quite average, mine lasted 2-3 months and then in the 3rd month I had my interview and job offer, just make sure you do your research of IBM and do your best