IBM Cloud Technical Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time at IBM! I have been given real responsibilities that have grown over the year that I have been here due to my confidence being built up. I have gained a real insight into large deals and been able to contribute my skills to these deals.

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

    • I have felt very valued by my colleagues here at IBM. I always feel as though my opinion is listened to and I feel confortable asking questions (even those that may seem silly to me). My colleagues trust me to complete challenging tasks which is also a very rewarding feeling.

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

    • At IBM I have 2 managers - my task manager responsible for my day to day tasks and my EPM, the manager responsible for my wellbeing. I have found that I am not always able to talk to my task manager about everything and it is challenging with my EPM not being based in the same location as me.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My tasks have varied from day to day. Some days I will have a very busy day and I will have to manage my time effectively in order to get everything one. Other days are a lot quieter which can sometimes lead to boredom but it is also an opportunity to catch up on other less important work and education.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been trusted with a lot of responsibility whilst at IBM. I have been fully integrated to the team and treated with the same responsibilities as my colleagues, some of who have been here for multiple years. I have enjoyed having this level of responsibility as I feel I have grown a lot because of it.

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

    • As a Computer Science student, my year at IBM has been invaluable. It has been a space for me to develop my programming skills but also learn about the other technical aspects including cloud and security. I was given a great handover and the skills that I have gained will be skills I will keep with me for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I have been lucky to be placed in a team where we all come into the office everyday. This has been great because I have been able to learn more from my peers and create better releationships with the colleagues that I work with everyday. The other parts of the office are quite quiet but it's always busy in my area.

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

    • The placement scheme has been set up very well. I received many emails before I joined and this resulted in me feeling very settled and ready to join IBM. I also had a 2 day induction which allowed me to meet more of my peers and feel even more settled.

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

    • There is plenty of education to do online free of charge which is a great thing to take advantage of. I have been able to learn about different areas of the company and gain widely recognised badges for my learning. However, I was unable to go on an education trip to Madrid with the rest of my colleagues as I am an intern which was a shame.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As I have had a great year at IBM, I have just applied for their graduate scheme. We are able to do this now as interns through the 'Intern2Grad' scheme which allows us to gain exposure and even potentially a job before starting final year of university. There are many areas to apply to and I am excited to see if I get placed anywhere.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I am based in Warwick where there have only been four interns so the social scene hasn't been the best. We have however been a very tight group of interns and it has been nice to get to know everyone so well. The London office has a better social scene as there are more interns based there.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The living costs have been quite reasonable. I communte in easily and live with other non-IBM interns so I have been able to make the most of the area. Most of the other interns commuted from home so I don't see many of them outside of the office (but we do sometimes go out after work is finished).

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

    • Although quite close to Birmingham, it is quite hard to get there so I am more likely to go out in Leamington. There are only a couple of clubs so I am more likely to go to a bar instead. This isn't necessarially a bad thing but something that I have had to get used to as I am from Liverpool.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Team socials happen about once every month. We will usually go to the pub or do an activity such as badminton. Apart from that, I have gone and explored the surrounding areas with my non-IBM housemates. There is plenty to do, but you may need a car to do some of it.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

May 2019

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