IBM School Leaver Opportunities

Higher Degree apprenticeships Gap year scheme

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At IBM, work is more than a - it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Find your fit If you’re unsure of which scheme is best for you, use our diagram to help!

Do you know what you want to do after your A-Levels (or equivalent)?

Not Yes sure

University is I want to go I haven’t made the right choice straight to my decision yet for me work & earn Why not take a During your time whilst I learn year out to make at check We offer Advanced, your decision out our 12 month Higher & Degree and join our 12 University Placement, Level Apprenticeships! month Futures Summer Gap Year Scheme! & Graduate roles! What are your options?

If you are exploring your options post-, our IBM School Leaver Schemes will enable you Scheme Advanced/Higher to gain the experience, skills and contacts you need to start building a bright future. The choice Roles could include: Roles of scheme is yours. You’ll work • Software Developer on real projects, with real clients • Test Engineer and real bottom-line deliverables. • Junior Management Our opportunities will give you Consultant everything you need to build • Junior Technical a successful . Consultant • Technology Sales Typical Base Locations: Level Level 3/4 • London

• Manchester Entry 5 GCSEs: Grade 4-9 • Portsmouth Requirements 2 years in • Preston • Warwick • Winchester Duration Permanent role Scheme is 3 years

Salary Starting of £20,000 Degree Apprenticeship Futures Gap Year Scheme

Roles could include: • Digital and Technology • Business Placement • Software Developer Solutions Degree • Technical Placement • Test Engineer • Junior Management Consultant • Junior Technical Consultant • Technology Sales

Level 6 Gap Year Scheme

5 GCSEs: Grade 5-9 5 GCSEs: Grade 4-9 Minimum of 112 UCAS point 2 years in further education

Permanent role 12 months Scheme is 4 years

Starting salary £18,000 plus of £20,000 £1,000 bonus Why work at IBM? Perks, If you are exploring your options post- and Development education, our IBM School Leaver Schemes will enable you to gain the experience, skills and contacts you need to start building a You will also benefit bright future. The choice of scheme is yours. from IBM rewards – You’ll work on real projects, with real clients offering discounted and real bottom-line deliverables. Our cinema tickets, opportunities will give you everything you high street store need to build a successful career. discounts and more! What will it be like Depending on your to work at IBM? role, you may get a company phone to When you join IBM you will become part keep in touch with of the ‘Foundation’ Early Professional your clients and community alongside Apprentices, Futures students, University Placement colleagues if you go students and Graduates. As part of this off site. community you will be assigned an Early Professional Manager (in addition to your There’s a huge day-to-day Task manager). Your Early community of young Professional Manager will be with you people at IBM every step of the way, ensuring you get meaning you can the experience you need to get to the next carry on the fun step in your career. They will support you outside of work! with your training and development and to giveback to the community both inside, You will be assigned and outside of IBM. an Early Professional Manager to oversee Skills gateway your personal At IBM we have many training opportunities and professional to support you in your role. IBM Skills development. Gateway is a free online learning portal that you can access to obtain widely recognised Digital Certifications by You’ll also be given completing virtual learning journeys - a company laptop you don’t have to be part of IBM to so that you can work complete them! This is a great way to on the go. enhance your CV, so have a go! ibm.com/training How will we You do not need to have any prior work experience; instead we’re looking for enthusiastic, driven and innovative assess you? individuals, with a passion for business and technology.

Apprenticeships Futures Scheme

Initial Initial Application Application

Cognitive Cognitive Ability Test Ability Test

Application Application Form Form

Assessment Assessment Centre Centre

Final Final Interview Interview

Now you know the process, what are we actually looking for?

At IBM we have 8 core competencies:

• Adaptability • Creative Problem Solving • Passion for IBM • Communication • Drive • Taking Ownership • Client Focus • Teamwork

When you apply consider how you can demonstrate these competencies! Contact us. ibm.com/jobs/uk

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