application engineering service Review
at IBM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
right now my role involves building the necessary technical skills needed in order to carry out the project that i will start in the foreseeable future. I am assigned to the skillsmatch bootcamp so I spend my time in education, mainly working through the java script course on udemy, shadowing developers and asking pertinent questions etc i feel as though i learn more everyday and i feel my self-confidence grow too.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy it immensely. none of the days feel tedious and boring. i always have something new to learn. initially i was anxious because i anticipated that i would be overwhelmed with new information. however the pacing is impeccable. i never run out of new things to learn yet i don't feel as though i am bombarded with information.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I had pretty much no experience in coding and no technical skills. So far am able to code at a basic level, i have increased my knowledge through your learning in regards to the business conduct guidelines and various other mini courses that have perked my interest. most importantly, i have learnt how to navigate the workspace, i am a new worker and i have learnt what it means to work professionally.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is incredibly structured. in the mornings without fail we have our stand up meetings where we report back to our leader how much independent learning we were able to get done the day before. we have regular check ups throughout the day and we can always reach out to each other for questions
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive support from all areas. what i like about ibm is that there is no sense of superiority within the workplace. if you have a pressing matter you can ask anyone no matter how qualified they are. assigned to me solely for support is my buddy and i ask my foundation manager for help too when there is a more private conern
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
as of now i havent started my education yet at the training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
as of now i havent started my education yet at the training provider
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
yes i have already signed myself up to the various groups within ibm such as the epm embrace and the womens group i would love to partake in giveback in the future
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is an incredibly friendly and welcoming environment i havent been here long but i feel right at home!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
prepare for the tasks mentioned in the emails properly
MAKE SURE you research about the history of ibm and its values!
MAKE SURE you research about the history of ibm and its values!
