Business Consultant Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Business Consultant - I work with clients on a daily basis finding out what their wants and needs are to improve their business. I then work with a team of senior/junior Business Analysts, Service Designers, Product Owners, Developers etc to implement this change
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The Chartered Business Management Degree Apprenticeship is really helping improve my skills on the job - really enjoyable experience with great tutors and support
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Project Management
Communication
Managing/Leading People
Business Analysts
Strategic Management
Communication
Managing/Leading People
Business Analysts
Strategic Management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Brilliantly organised and structured - constantly reminded of each module - assignments every few months with plenty of time and support from tutors
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots - My employer is used to everyone partaking in the degree apprenticeship so we have set days where we can work on our assignments and join calls
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Most of the modules in this degree are relative to my day to day job role - and helping me with skills I may not have used yet but will be in the near future
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 professional networking events, including role specific or just networking in general for different communities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IBM is a great company to work for. There are so many growth opportunities and career pathways you can take depending on interests. I also receive extensive support from peers and managers
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be passionate about the job and client results focused. IBM has a fabulous and supportive community, not even just for client/project work but also for internal skills building
