Application Developer 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 still easing in to my role, however within the first month I have been here, we have been assigned to training so in my case I am currently learning JavaScript for the first time to prepare myself for projects.

10/10

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

Yes, I have been learning skills such as communication, agile framework and SCRUM. Along with this, I have been learning technical side of things such as JavaScript.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme to a great extent.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very structured. For example, I know what I will be doing during my training period and thereafter how long I will be on a project and the steps in being assigned to another project. There is wide-spread support for all apprentices for anything and everything.

10/10

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

I receive a great amount of support. For example I have a buddie I have been given, whom I can ask anything. I also have my colleagues I have joined with. Along with that, I have my task manager and a foundation manager! And not just that but they are easily accessible.

10/10

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

I have not yet started my degree as it will begin in October but I have had an initial call with the university and they do have a lot of support for students.

10/10

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

Again, I have not yet started my degree however I can only assume that it will help a lot. I have been given an outline of the syllabus, and the topics covered are things which I experience to a day-to-day 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.)

Yes! There are so many social activities to attend. For example in the London Office on Thursdays we have quizes in which we compete and you win a prize and get to meet different people. People thereafter go out together and grab a meal. Similarly, there are different societies you can attend such as Women in Tech, Asian society, Diverse-ability and much more!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company which accepts diversity, there are so many opportunities to learn and improve with so much support from everyone.

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

I would say, research the values of IBM, current trends and news on IBM News, on their social media pages and research well. Make sure to link all your experiences to IBM values and display that you have a growth mindset.