Technical Intern Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

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

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

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

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

    • 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!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

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

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Paid-for accommodation in effect makes everything very cheap.

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

    • 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!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South East

October 2011

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