Junior Management Consultant Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am currently a junior project manager and am gaining the experience to further my career in project management. I have lead services in bettering their security and continue to take on more services to implementation, and shadow my senior PM on a daily basis.

10/10

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

My professional skills have developed a lot since starting, and I continue to pick up new skills as I progress in my role. These include, communication, IT, project management, team working, finances, and business environments.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the programme I am on, I am always being offered new experiences and courses to develop my skills and build my portfolio for the end of my apprenticeship.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured, I have a set learning plan that I have to complete before the end of my apprenticeship which I can track, as well as monthly meetings with my career coach who will also track my development, and new courses to do are always being offered.

10/10

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

I receive support from my career coach, my mentor, and my account manager so there is always someone to go to.

10/10

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

I receive support from my career coach and can always book a call in with them if I am struggling or feeling stressed, so I always feel like there is someone to talk to.

10/10

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 do courses that support my role, for example there are multiple project management courses I am able to do, but I can also do courses in areas I feel like I am lacking so that I can build on my knowledge and skills.

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.)

Yes I am part of our pastoral care communication team which is offered to other early professionals, as well as taking part in other volunteer programmes.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because I always feel supported and like I can continue to build my career within IBM, there is always room to grow and do something different.

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

I would definitely say take a look at the different pathways you can take and which you would find suits you best, and reach out to someone within IBM maybe through LinkedIn - there is always someone in IBM that is willing to help.