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IBM

Software tester Review

at IBM

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Cardiff / Caerdydd

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Testing software, OAT testing and test planning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Yes i enjoy it, more practical courses might be useful though

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, OAT testing, Jira, Cnfluence, Openshift etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I do recieve a fair amount of support on my project
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A fair amount of support from my tutor and foundation manager
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
A good amount of feedback on what to improve
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, awards, fun days etc

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good friendly employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Network and always be open to learning
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