software engineer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Hursley
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3.2/5
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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:
4/5
i write error codes and web pages for troubleshooting
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It has been very enjoyable and insightful, i enjoy the flexible hours as i can plan when i do my work hours around my day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes I have learned how to code and work within a corporate team
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the work side is well structured with obtainable goals i set myself with my manager however the university side can be sometimes unorganised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
enough to thrive in my role
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
can vary to be honest but id say its more good than bad
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
isnt really super relevant apart from a couple modules
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
yes there are events from time to time however a lot of them are London based so if you are not in London it can be scarce at times
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have enjoyed my time here and hope to work here for the future and would definitely recommend to anyone who was like me, didnt know what to do with their career and needed some structure and a defined end goal to go for a degree apprenticeship
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
build rapport and make the interviewer feel like they are engaged in a casual conversation more than an interview, for the group sessions try and standout but dont undermine others to do it, try have some prior experience in the field no matter how little, even a small project goes a long way
