Internship Review at IBM

The Role

Role Description

Developing the business offering of a proof of concepted developed by the technical interns.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As you work in small teams, every person has their own responsibilities and your input is extremely valuable.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

You are supported through out by both the internship managers and the specific project mentors.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Your project is the sole responsibility of your team so there is always something to be doing. I was busy throughout my internship with a variety of work.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It is down to your team to make the project a success, knowing you are really 'running the show' keeps up the motivation and energy in the intern office.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

getting thrown in at the deep end was tough but at the end of the twelve weeks the range of skills you have improved is great.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• National Travel
• International Travel

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The internship gives you insight into the real range of jobs at IBM whilst also helping you discover where you would fit best. I am hopefully to be returning to IBM after graduation.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We all lived and worked together for 12 weeks straight so there was plenty of time for social interaction!

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

IBM covers your accommodation for the entire internship. We were in student halls with large kitchens so we were still able to cook for ourselves keeping living costs to a minimal.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We didn't venture into town much for nightlife.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The are many activities going on within IBM and around that you could get involved in but the internship keeps you pretty busy!

Review 154/182 for IBM

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