Consultant Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
London
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
Provide technical solutions to ensure business operations for client projects are completed timely accordingly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme. Definitely the right career choice I have made.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
learning python and Jira
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very structured. We have foundation meetings to ensure we are on track in our apprenticeship. We have regularly meetings with our task managers to ensure we are on track project aspects. We also have schedule calls with our university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very strong support from IBM.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Strong support from my employer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The modules I complete I can apply into my daily duties to perform better.
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
Attend alot of professional networking events including Microsoft, TFL, Lloyds Bank, Natwest. I also giveback by giving young students in schools the chance to develop their skillset by hosting IBMs Skills Build workshops in schools.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As a career changer with no technical experience it was the best thing I've done by accepting an offer from IBM. IBM support is literally incredible and they all encourage you to meet your own goals whilst professional goals.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Even if you have no experience, attend as many workshops, networking events and virtual training days as possible.
