Software tester Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Hursley
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
3.6/5
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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
running automated test scripts, checking to see if there are any new test tickets, and also sitting with other members of the team if i dont know how to approach a new task
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my program massively, as it challenges me to go out of my comfort zone, while also enabling me to learn new skills rapidly and also network with my peers and other team members
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i developed a wide range of skills, from presenting skills, social skills, development skills and also testing skills, while also learning how to use languages like linux and python alongside many others
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
on the whole it is very well structured, with clearly defined expectations and deadlines
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive an enormous amount of support, with everyone extremely kind and always willing to help out
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
the support from the training provider has been a bit more varied, with sometimes having a lack of communication this has negatively affected my learning, with marks being delayed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
i feel that the presentation skills i have learn through my training provider have helped me with my role massively enabling me to be more confidant
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
there are regular networking events, often with other companies
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its an amazing place to work, with the ability to learn new skills and network with new people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
be yourself... be willing to learn new things and try things you might not normally
