Placement Year Review at IBM

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had a wonder year (or 14 months as it turned out!) It was a real challenge, but such an enjoyable and rewarding one.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was supported by all from day one until the day I left.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Despite being left to work on my own, I was only ever a phone call away from assistance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Business varied day to day, which was nice!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was shocked at how much influence I had on the success of the business.

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

Tremendously. Presentation skills, communication, time-management, prioritising etc.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Sometimes lonely, sometimes "buzzing"!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good, could have been better.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Tremendously. I had an incredible amount of training available if needed.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have applied for the graduate scheme.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing, met loads of other interns. Wonderful mates.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Average, although good value for so close to London.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Poor locally, but central London was a stone's throw away.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Volunteering and social clubs were extensive.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Great overall! Loved it and it was a very valuable experience.

Review 169/182 for IBM

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