Brand parter specialist - service UKI Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

I handle 7 Global Service Integrators within the UK@I market, for business developed, marketing, sales and technical topics within IBM’s sustainability software

10/10

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

Sales, marketing, project management, finance, lots of soft skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot I learn a lot while also been given a lot of experience within my role leading half of the GSI’ within my the sustainability software team

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it’s sometimes confusing what I’m doing at the current estate and sometimes is confusing where to find what I need, but typically very good

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer with them having dedicated people to support me in my journey

9/10

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

I get a lot of support from my tutor, he is very responsive and always give me direct and honest reviews

10/10

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

A lot it’s given me a lot of relevant theories which I try within my role, I don’t always keep using it but I typically can adapt this to fit me and my role better

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 is a lot of giveback, cricket games, regatta, and networking events within my role and uni group

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I don’t think there is a flaw with IBM scheme they are dedicated to their Apprentices and give them the best experience possible

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

Bring back the business management degree