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IBM

Application Consultant Review

at IBM

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Manchester

Review Submitted: January 2022

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role on a day-to-day basis involves supporting my project team through communication and actioning any tasks that need completing. I do this to gain experience of various expertise, including Project Management, security and general business skills and behaviours.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Many networking events are held throughout the year and I have had already had plenty of opportunities to network. There are also various communities to get involved in and build relationships, finally there is a huge platform to develop any new skills!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support system and opportunities provided are immense, you just have to be willing to apply yourself to it - nothing good comes easy!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Work hard and understand what your goal is that you are working towards, it isn't easy but it's definitely worth it
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