Business 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:

Business Consultant - I work with clients on a daily basis finding out what their wants and needs are to improve their business. I then work with a team of senior/junior Business Analysts, Service Designers, Product Owners, Developers etc to implement this change

10/10

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

Project Management Communication Managing/Leading People Business Analysts Strategic Management

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The Chartered Business Management Degree Apprenticeship is really helping improve my skills on the job - really enjoyable experience with great tutors and support

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Brilliantly organised and structured - constantly reminded of each module - assignments every few months with plenty of time and support from tutors

10/10

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

Lots - My employer is used to everyone partaking in the degree apprenticeship so we have set days where we can work on our assignments and join calls

10/10

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

Lots of support

10/10

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

Most of the modules in this degree are relative to my day to day job role - and helping me with skills I may not have used yet but will be in the near future

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.)

Many professional networking events, including role specific or just networking in general for different communities

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

IBM is a great company to work for. There are so many growth opportunities and career pathways you can take depending on interests. I also receive extensive support from peers and managers

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

Be passionate about the job and client results focused. IBM has a fabulous and supportive community, not even just for client/project work but also for internal skills building