UX Designer Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

My job involves working on automation products and designing new experiences. This involves visual design such as designing landing pages as well as user experience design too.

9/10

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

I have developed and learnt many new skills on the job which are specific to design and have helped me to understand my role better and have had many opportunities to apply these skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme as I get such a range of experience and new opportunities. Everyone on my team is very supportive.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My university sprints are well structured and provide guidance and opportunities to apply the knowledge through assignments.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive lots of support from IBM. My team is always happy to help me as well as my managers.

10/10

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

I receive good support from my university as they are always available to email and ask questions.

9/10

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

I am able to learn the knowledge I need to then apply to my role

8/10

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.)

There are many communities to get involved in at IBM as well as leadership roles within these. I get involved in lots of givebacks due to it being so easy to get involved in. For example, I'm helping to run events for National Apprenticeship Week.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a really friendly place to work at and everyone makes you feel very welcome from the start. There is a growth mindset in place which offers new opportunities.

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

Always be yourself as you don't need to know everything from the start. They check to see if you as a person would fit with IBM culture as everything else such as skills can be taught.