Internship Review at IBM

The Role

Role Description

Worked in a team of four over a period of 12 weeks to bring an interesting and useful idea to life.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I went in worrying that I would miss out on a whole summer of fun and enjoyment, but what I experienced was more fantastic than anything I could have achieved of my own accord.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Living and working with your colleagues is something you probably wouldn't want to do for a prolonged period, but for the 3 months it was great. 'Like Family' is a good description.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The management was superb. The team mentors were dedicated to our overall and individual success, and the programme manager supported and encouraged all manner of activities that drove our projects to success.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We had the freedom to dictate our own daily workload, which is a great thing when you have an interesting and worthwhile project to work on. When you're involved in something like that, it's difficult not to love spending time on it.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Teams of 4 are great. Just enough people to keep you from feeling overwhelmed, but not so many that you can't directly influence the direction.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I wouldn't know how to begin to quantify the overall impact the internship has had on my life. Without question a positive impact.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

16 young professionals in an open plan office... it was perfect for the job.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

IBM have clearly spent a lot of time thinking about Extreme Blue. I can't fault it.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everybody in IBM knows about Extreme Blue, and that's a LOT of people. It's something the company is clearly very proud of. The kinds of employees we were able to speak to on a daily basis made this clear!

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Interning at a company that is rapidly continuously growing certainly helps your employment prospects ;-)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Paid-for accommodation in effect makes everything very cheap.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As in most areas, it's all about knowing the right places. Although if you're with the right people I think a good night is guaranteed!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 156/182 for IBM

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