IBM Cloud Object Storage Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement at IBM. It has taught me the skills needed to be the foundation of everything I will do in my career moving forward as well as make me realise the career I'd like to pursue.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues. I was in no way treated like a stereotypical intern and felt like a permanent member of every team I worked in.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Whenever I needed support and guidance, I received it in huge amounts.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had a perfect balance of work most of the time. Granted there is always times where you will be busier than other times but that's the working life.

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility once I had proved my worth and my capability to do the work required of me to a very high standard.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Time management, productivity and meeting deadlines is something hugely valuable that I will take back to university with me. I am hoping this will aid my the completion of my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very good atmosphere. Very easy to work within and very sociable. Always remained professional at all times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised with a huge and very good support network through the EPMs.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Think Academy had a huge impact on me professionally and personally. It contains aspects that allow you to develop both sides of these skills.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I have applied for the graduate scheme in the hope that I will be fast tracked straight to final interview.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes a very good one.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London so very expensive as you can imagine, but pay grade is reflective of this. The social life in London is unbeatable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good - we're minutes away from Central London

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes loads. Pick anything and you can do it in London

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Computer Science, Government, Retail

London

July 2017

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