Placement Year Review at IBM

The Role

Role Description

Every day I would be speaking to IBMers across Europe and running reports, making presentations, running educations. I always got to be part of a lot of one off projects.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loved everything about IBM, especially having a professional development manager who made sure you got the most out of your year.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Most my colleagues did not know I was a student until I was leaving, I had a lot of responsibility and felt very valued.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I found it hard moving away for the first time but I easily got through the year because I had fantastic managers who were really understanding.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was always very busy but I got to be involved in a lot of projects not directly linked to my job. I would not change anything about my year.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I got a lot of responsibility but always had guidance when needed.

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

We got to take part in a lot of education and I find it has been very useful.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Our office was quiet but we had a lot of other students based at North Harbour so we could meet up when we had a break.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Foundation organised everything, we had 3 month reviews and also had managers we could go to if we needed anything.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We got to take part in a lot of education with general IBMers.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really hope I get a graduate job with IBM. I would love to work for them again!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We had a fantastic year, it was still like being a student but being paid!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Portsmouth was quite cheap.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We went out at least once a week and always had a great time!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 171/182 for IBM

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