Software Developer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable

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

    • Established great professional connections and made friends easily

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Outstanding guidance throughout

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

    • Peaks and troughs like most jobs, but a good balance

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

    • Lead some development projects and given good reign over work

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

    • The core benefit of doing my degree was around the placement year -- I'd strongly recommend it to everyone

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes a little sparse where some people worked from home on certain days, but when people were around it was good fun. Lots of placement students nearby too.

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

    • Well structured and managed

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

    • Highly encouraged training and skills development, with a wide range of materials and courses available

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • My manager suggested I treat the placement year like a year-long interview, which I did. I then used the experience to secure a graduate role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 40 of us in my year, many of whom I'm still great friends with.

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

    • Based in Winchester. Not especially cheap, but not London prices.

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

    • Winchester was good on select nights, but Southampton was also quite nearby for more options.

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

    • More clubs and societies than you could shake a stick at!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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