IT Specialist 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 to monitor client applications on live servers. Learning about server management and application development.

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

    • Developing my skills in windows server and executing SQL commands. Plenty of opportunity for external and internal training.

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

    • Great team, very helpful. Fantastic support system in place.

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

    • Recognition for achieving the apprenticeship in the first place.

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

    • Very clear progression map.

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

    • Access to guidance as well as support on a daily basis.

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

    • very supportive management team

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

    • Excellent, competitive salary.

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

    • PLenty of networking opportunities and communities online for out of work opportunities. Easy to use and organise events

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Excellent opportunity and fantastic salary which rises fast in accordance with new responsibilities.

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

    • Stick with the application process and work on how to work alongside people in teams.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Scotland

May 2015

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