IT Degree Apprentice Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working on a client project gaining experience and understanding of Agile methods.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, completed online training and gaining industry recognised certificates.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is a great way to get your foot into the industry as the barrier to entry is very low and people are really supportive to help you get the best out of the programme.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is organised well and the university modules being blocks makes it easier to balance project work and university assignments.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot of support is available from fellow apprentices, line manager and project team.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We're treated as normal university students so we get access to everything a full-time student would have.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Some modules are relevant to my role and some aren't, it just depends on what the project you're on is doing.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes they are many.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A great way to get into the industry especially since graduates struggle to find a job after university.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?

    • Show an eagerness to learn, passion in what you do and ultimately research the company to understand the type of people they look for.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Leicester

April 2025

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