Software Engineer Degree Apprentice Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Computer Science
Leicester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.8 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.2/5
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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
Working on client project(s)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
The on the job experience is invaluable but the quality of teaching, communication and orgnaisation from the training provider really lets the program down
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Most of the learning occurs on the job and is very dependent on the client and role you end up working in. If you end up in a role you don't want to work in, your skill progression may be compromised.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Communication with the training provider is difficult and limited support is offered to apprentices
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
If you are self motivated and passionate you will be able to suceed at IBM
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be confident in your abilities, and show your ability and willingness to learn new things. That above all, paired with adequate soft skills will make you stand out.
