Engagment Architect Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

I am an Engagement architect, and deal with RFS requests. I produce solutions to these requests. It is a ver customer facing role and I have to translate business language in to a technical language for my reports that I produce. I really enjoy the role

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Lots of new skills and developed existing skills I have such as communication.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far on the scheme and hope that is continues.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by IBM?

There are regular reviews from your manager but I also feel very valued within my team!

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have been on courses focused on how to achieve my apprenticeship, so very

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I regularly go on training course in order to increase my development, I really cannot fault this area.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support that IBM give is great.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Starting salary is good, although haven't yet received a pay rise. This was never promised to me and was made clear there are a lot of factors that can effect this, but it still would have been nice.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are regular voluntary opportunities you can take part in, and also giveback.

9/10

9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

IBM have given me the best opportunity I have ever had, and so far the experience has been superb.

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

Take time over the application process and prepare for the assessment center. Be patient while applying, it seems long winded at the time but is 100% worth the wait!