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IBM

Application Developer Review

at IBM

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Technology Degree Apprentice and role can vary depending on the project you are on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the programme quite a lot due to flexibility in roles

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes I have learnt a lot of technical skills as well as non technical

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive support whenever I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much support as I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
A decent amount but it varies by project
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
Yes there are plenty of communities to join

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very well run organisation and apprenticeship experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be confident in yourself and willing to learn
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