Developer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.2/5
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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
Day to day I pick up work based on a bi-weekly basis where the tasks are refreshed each week. I get great exposure to my environment and lots of learning opportunities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme but if I decided I did not enjoy what I was doing I have the freedom to change what direction I am going in.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I began my journey of learning how to code when I first started and the learning provided has been great.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Due to my schedule with client work and Uni my programme is well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is very cautious of the fact that I have commitments outside of the company such as courses and University and always offers support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Manchester Met is very helpful and always offers to help where they can.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My role and qualification link together well so I would say it helps me perform better because I can practise what I learn at Uni in the work place.
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
There are countless activities and socials to attend.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IBM has delivered so much more than I expected and have been so helpful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
I would say, make sure you highlight your strengths and give good evidence to what you have learned prior to IBM and how you have used those lessons whether that is through life or in school/work to better yourself.
