Software Engineer Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

My role consists of working on development of the MQ product. This consists of mainly testing of different tools that can be used with the product on appliances. I also am part of the Foundation Techincal Community which involves me with interacting with other technical members of IBM

9/10

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

Yes I have learnt quite a few new problem solving skills and new programming languages, in-house and more openly used ones

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I greatly enjoy my programme as it has taught me alot as well as letting me get hands on with actual business based technical experience

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is quite well structured and follows a very simple routine that is very easy to follow

9/10

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

My employer has provided me with multiple managers, an entire team to rely on for help as well as a buddy that I can come to with questions

10/10

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

My training provider gives biweekly lectures for each module as well as weekly tasks. There is also a provided mentor and tripartite meetings where support can be given and questions can be asked

10/10

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

My qualification hasn't met the level of technicality that my job role has but that is to be expected - I expect it to catch up and allow me to learn skills which I can directly apply to my role. I has however allowed me to expand my knowledge of business

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.)

There are plenty of extra-curricular activities that I can get involved in in plenty of categories that are widely broadcast through the company social platform

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it has been a wonderful experience so far and has provided with tons of support - I don't see why, if given the option, someone wouldn't do it.

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

Be yourself; take onboard any advice you are given wholeheartedly; always try your hardest to do better