IT service Administrator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship as I got a lot of experience & responsibility.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued from the responsibility provided alongside opportunities to develop myself.

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

    • I was given plenty of support to develop my skills & experience.

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

    • Busy every day with tasks always to complete on the IT service

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was treated like a full time employee and had extensive responsibility by managing the IT service.

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

    • All soft skills developed including communication, Client work, Team work & leadership I shall take with me throughout my career both academic and professional.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere & very friendly. A real sense of feeling welcomed.

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

    • Very well organised with opportunities organised for interns to get involved within the company.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Invested in me by providing a tool where I could learn new content and earn digital badges.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing looking to apply back for a graduate role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not in my office which was down to the small numbers.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very affordable in the North west plenty of pubs, restaurants & bars in the city for after work.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of nightlife to get involved in if that's what you're interested in.

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

    • Monthly events for the account to get together & meet new people.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology

North West

April 2019

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