Placement Year Review at IBM

The Role

Role Description

- Organising technical training events
- Conference support
- Coordinating resources
- Implementing new technologies
- Telemarketing campaign management
- Statistical reporting
- Strategy development

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Have had a great year and been given the chance to get involved in projects which interest me as well as the day to day grind.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I worked in an office of about 20 people after an initial bedding in period, I found it a great place to work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although guidance wasn't always offered upfront it was upon request and every one of my decisions was supported by management.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I like to be busy, and I had the opportunity to work as hard as I wanted. Whilst I could have worked 9 to 5 or got involved more heavily as I chose to.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was the first student for a couple of years in my department. This enabled me to make the role my own and by the end of my year I had similar responsibilities as my manager who handled the business events whilst I had ownership of technical events.

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

The confidence gained this year has already come to fore in helping apply for other jobs at interviews.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As a fairly outgoing person a good atmosphere is something that I enjoy and look for where I work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everything was ready to run when I joined the company

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Online training courses and shadowing opportunities were made available to help me develop

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have applied to return as a graduate having enjoyed my year

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Although around mostly technical people with different interests there were still some people who I got along with and enjoyed socializing with

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Winchester is a fairly expensive area

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The nights are what you make it, luckily I had a great group of friends

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are several clubs which we had the opportunity to join as well as team meals etc

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?

Brilliant place to work!!!!!!!!!

Review 173/173 for IBM

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