IBM

Thomas Downham

Software Test Engineer (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Higher Level Apprenticeship

IBM is an amazing organisation that is innovative and works with interesting clients. They are responsible for lots of the everyday items we use day to day without even realising. IBM was able to give me the opportunity to be engaged with something that challenges...

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Lori French

Digital and Technology Degree Apprentice

Degree Apprenticeship

I applied to IBM because of its history of innovation. It has obtained more patents than any other company for the past 28 consecutive years. I wanted to work with cutting edge technology, developing cognitive software, and so thought IBM would be the best place....

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Jade Carino

Level 4 Software Development Apprentice

Higher Level Apprenticeship

I wanted to start working full-time right away so that I could gain practical experience as well as knowledge. I also wanted to start gaining eminence in the technology industry and begin growing a professional network which I felt would be best achieved by starting...

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Emma Foster

Level 4 Junior Management Consultant Apprentice

Higher Level Apprenticeship

In September 2020, I started at the University of Leeds to study maths and economics but quickly came to realise that the university lifestyle was not for me and that I would much prefer to start working as soon as possible. This led to me...

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Ben James Davis

Futures Apprentice

Level 2 Apprenticeship

I’ve always wanted to have a technical career (I studied Computer Science at GCSE and A level and programming is something I’m really passionate about) – I found out about IBM through Young Professionals and I really liked the sound of the Futures scheme. Especially...

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Sam Holdsworth

Chartered Business Management Degree Apprentice

Degree Apprenticeship

When I was in sixth form, I realised that the conventional route of university straight after school wasn’t for me and so I decided on a gap year. Upon exploring gap year programmes around the UK, I came across the IBM Futures scheme and it...

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Kiki Lin

Account Resource Management Analyst

Higher Level Apprenticeship

I have always known that I did not want to go to university and that it wasn’t quite for me, so I applied to various apprenticeships instead. I ended up taking a gap year due to COVID-19 and then through word of mouth, I found...

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Belle Putnam

Design Degree Apprentice

Degree Apprenticeship

I chose to come to IBM as a school leaver as I was amazed by the endless opportunities you have as an IBMer and how passionate IBM are about empowering women and being inclusive. As well as being able to be a part of teams...

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Bora Cela

Project Analyst

Level 3 Apprenticeship

I was unsure whether to go to university or a degree apprenticeship and felt as though I needed more time to make this decision. I came across the 12 month Futures Gap Year Internship at IBM and thought it would be the ideal opportunity to...

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Harriet (Hatty) Willsher

Junior Management Consultancy Apprenticeship

Degree Apprenticeship

I particularly enjoyed business and psychology at college, so I was keen on a career working in business but in a role that would allow me to explore my interest in psychology. I knew didn’t want to go to university because I was bored of...

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Tara Suran, Life as an apprentice

Chartered Management

Higher Level Apprenticeship

My manager was keen to put me forward for this award this year and despite having reservations myself, he convinced me to go for it. Having that belief and support is amazing and obviously I’m delighted now to have won. In fact, all the recognition...

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Danielle Arney, life as an apprentice

Business Management

Higher Level Apprenticeship

One of the main reasons for choosing a degree apprenticeship was that it gave me the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of working in a business environment and then apply these to my degree, all whilst earning a good salary. I felt that understanding...

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Jade Carino, life as an apprentice

Software Developer

Degree Apprenticeship

I chose an apprenticeship route because I wanted to start working towards and progressing in my career as early as I could. I believe the industry experience you gain in an apprenticeship is invaluable and that level of skill and understanding is gained because you...

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Charlotte Fisher-Morecroft

Early Professionals Manager & Degree Apprenticeship Lead

Degree Apprenticeship

Set aside time to work on your application, so it’s the best it can be. A quick application to lots of organisations is likely to be less successful than just a handful of well-written ones.Our IBM School Leaver website has information to help you...

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