Partner Technical Specialist, Storage Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Sales
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Day today role involves interacting with clients and business partners to qualify and design storage architecture solutions. I tend to travel for in person meetings once/ twice a week on average.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the program, I get to work with a variety of super talented people, and my apprentice peers are all highly driven and focussed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learnt many skills including networking, presenting, objection handeling, as well as other technical skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I generally get support whenever I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Whenever I ask for support it is given by the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Whilst the learning set by the provider is interesting, it is not always relevant.
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
There are a wide range of in-person activites to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has a great culture, full of talented and driven people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
It's been a while since I applied, hard to say.
