DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ELLA
IBM – DO YOUR BEST WORK EVER
Apprenticeships at IBM are all about picking up skills for the workplace and
embarking on a long and successful career. We have your professional development in
mind from the day you join us as a permanent employee.
We asked Ella what hints and tips she would pass on to a student about the IBM recruitment process.
She replied, “Preparation is essential! Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to give
a lot of examples where you have shown key skills and values, so make sure to think beforehand of
where you have demonstrated certain attributes that would bring value to IBM.”
Find out more at www.ibm.com
@IBMCareersUKI
TOLU EGBERONGBE
CITB - ENGINEERING A
NEW CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION
Tolu Egberongbe, Student at London Design
and Engineering UTC
A career in construction was not always the plan for
me. However, when studying at college, I realised that
I had a skill in 3D modelling and design. I began to
explore 3D modelling career opportunities which led
me into a career in construction. Even though I had the
motivation and passion for 3D modelling, it is extremely
difficult to find a direct route into it as it is such a
specialist role.
My passion for engineering began at home; whenever
my dad had anything to fix, I always assisted him. I
became a person who was able to learn hands-on, and
the constant exposure to fixing things myself rather than
having others fix them for me became my motivation to
become an engineer. Without this, I would not have been
able to explore the different careers available and would
have gone down a more traditional path. Engineering
allows me to demonstrate the creativity and innovation
that I wish to show everyone.
Look for the role for you:
goconstruct.org/roles-in-construction
SAMIUL CHOUDHURY
Senior Technical Officer (STO) at
Network Rail’s London Bridge Depot.
After completing A levels in Maths, Physics and Art he
was in two minds about university or going straight
into work. He applied for an apprenticeship and has
never looked back: “I would 110% recommend the
apprenticeship route. A lot
of people go to uni due to family pressures, or just having
something to do. But they may still face a tough time
getting a job after graduation. With an apprenticeship,
from day one you are being tailored and mentored for
a future role within the company. They invest money in
you, send you on training courses and you are continually
learning on the job – preparing you for a permanent
position after completing the scheme. I also feel that there
is no wasted time - everything you are taught is something
you will apply at some point in the future’.
Find out more at www.networkrail.co.uk/apprenticeships
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