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by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Incredible job, matched me perfectly and gave me opportunities to expand my role

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

    • Treated as a professional.

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

    • Always had the support I needed, even when not asking for it.

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

    • Might not be flat out busy all day, every day, but always given meaningful work

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

    • Can get as much responsibility as you feel comfortable with, barely needed to prove myself to get it.

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

    • Obviously never going to be 100% applicable, but a lot used in job that was in my degree or that I could use in my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although not completely strict on noise and desk locations, obvious work rules apply, and got casual dress on Friday's.

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

    • Minor hiccups at the beginning, but nothing that did not enhance my work and time.

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

    • Never had to pay for any training I wanted, all training was open to me, no matter what it was or how it was to be undertaken. Also given the time to do it within working hours, provided that you get your work done.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I need to apply back, but they want to retain those they have invested in.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of students, no matter what the occasion, there are a variety of events being undertaken.

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

    • It isnt cheap, but I chose that. It is still cheaper than accomodation for 2nd year in Guildford.

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

    • A lot of nightlift, and opportunity to go with other students in the organisation often.

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

    • Could get involved in a wide range out of your role activities through "Giveback"

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Data Science, Economics, Information Technology

South East

June 2012

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