Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Project Manager

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned how to manage resource costs and resources to make sure that the budget and timeline are met.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I find the programme to be very hit and miss, if you get a good account then the job is thoroughly enjoyable however a bad role can make work very stressful

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by IBM?
  • I feel IBM values me as a resource but sees us more as a cheap resource than as an investment to keep us around.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There are a selection of courses we can apply for but we are not given a huge deal of direction for what is worth doing.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We only really receive support when there are major issues and not given much guidance otherwise.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We are given full support for personal issues as well as if there is any need for time off.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • We are paid well for our age and the pay rises are spaced well

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • We usually have a selection of opportunities available depending on what account you are working on.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel the experience you gain in the apprenticeship will be very good in whatever job you decide to progress your career in.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
  • Focus on what makes you unique and valuable and not the generic stuff that everyone will be saying.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

North West

February 2017


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