Technical Consultant Review
at IBM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Warwick
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
I am invloved in supporting the delievery of critical pieces of work on my project. The support ranges from testing, BA work, Architect work and also performance work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it gave me the real world I was looking for.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skils both passive and active including Programming and analysis skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There was some hiccups in the end date but overall was very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieved all the support when required and was very happy with it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Firebrand was really good and supported me a lot especially with reviews and feedback
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification is useful as it provides a basis to testing however some of the concepts are dated and not used in practice anymore
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 many things to get involved in from soical teams to sports clubs the company have a lot to choose from
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a really good working envionment and there are many oppurtunities to progress and gain skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Make sure to get invloved especially in the group assessment centres dont sit back actively get invloved
