Technical Solutions Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a IT Specialist. This is a very generic name but I specialise in development and testing.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed knowledge and skills through internal events/online training but mainly from other IBMers.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it when I am busy (which is never!). The majority of the time I am bored with nothing to do (even if I ask for work).

    2/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by IBM?

    • No. It is hard to get noticed.

    1/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I don't know what I need to do for the programme. There is no structure/criteria in my eyes.

    2/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I am a very independent person and I only ask for help when I really am clueless. IBMers are very supportive and are always willing to help if you need it.

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

    • As I said previously I only ask for support when I really need it.

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

    • 15K is not enough with the amount of travel I do (which IBM don't cover).

    1/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • As many as you want.

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

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • The people are great. The structure and apprenticeship just seems like its missing something to me.

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

    • Simply be yourself.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

May 2015

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