Software Engineer Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Software Development, Requirement Gathering, Design, Testing, Meetings, Stakeholder Interviews, Stakeholder Workshops, Document Gathering, Document Scraping, Learning, Training X3, Mentoring, Panel Hosting, Charity, Community, Networking, Emailing, Messaging, Minute Keeping.

8/10

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

Communication, Programming, Motivation, Networking, Research, Software Engineering, Architecture

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program and I am 4 months into it. At first I was stressed while I was going through my first few weeks, but I now have a rhythm that is sustainable.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think IBM are incredibly supportive, however I think I need more from Firebrand as they are who I need to engage with closely to have a better outcome.

7/10

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

All that I need

10/10

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

In sufficient, I feel like communication is lacking in some senses as I miss key documents or information on what I need to be doing at any point in time.

6/10

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

100% - The content is thorough and I can see changes in my own work on a weekly basis.

10/10

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.)

Panel Hosting, Charity, Mentoring.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

IBM supports their employees to the best that they can. The company is a great community, and I can really sense that.

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

Be yourself, that is what IBM want to see from you at its core. Skills can be developed and trained by someone else, but attitude is left to you to show.