Rapid Prototype developer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Working with IBM is a great experiance. It will take you on a journey of self development. So much potential talent and great minds make it a wonderful business to work for.

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

    • They expect great things from everyone at IBM, so you really have a chance to shine

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

    • Reviews every 3 months, with constant feedback and updates with managers and EPM's that will guide you down the right path.

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

    • You will always have work to do, if you don't feel busy enough there is always the possibility for self development and training to help your team further.

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

    • As stated above,high expectations. Plenty of opportunities to do great things at IBM. Take ever chance and deliver on projects, the more trust and respect you will be given by team.

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

    • The skills and modern techniques put me leaps and bounds above my other team mates. 3 Students went to IBM on placement in my year, each coming out confident and more techincally adept. With the ability to share knowledge with their class mates.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was part of a small team, but they find the right place for you.

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

    • Lots of tools and techniques are used, different teams may use differemt technologies. Trello help clear that backlog.

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

    • Access to lots of online resources, some placement students had to opportunity to go on training courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Lots of job opportunities for young professionals at IBM. I will br starting next year.

    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?

    • Depends on area,I didn't need to move

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

    • Lots of bars and pubs in London.

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

    • Sports teams, Social groups,work events. Very social

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

November 2018

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