MI and Reporting Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Lots of responsibility from day 1 given plenty of various tasks to do.

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

    • Working in a remote team over the year I met my Manager aroun5 times and task Manager once. However despite this I still felt a valued part of the team.

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

    • Guidance from my task manager was excellant, always available and happy to help at all times, despite only meeting once face to face. No question being a stupid one.

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

    • Job role fluctuated throughout the year. Some days being busy however others not so much. The good thing about IBM is it is always easy to fill the gaps of little work. Either shadowing, giveback or online education courses.

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

    • I managed some of my own projects, giving education to various members of the team. Also key part of other tasks.

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

    • IBM has enabled me to adapt and improve on my skills and I will certainly be taking this back to university with me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will certainly apply back as a graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The best part of IBM was the number of other placements at my location. This created a very social environment.

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

    • Not too expensive despite living in the south.

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

    • Good nightlife lots of various places to go. Some times can depend on the company

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Giveback, volunteering, networking groups, various clubs to join

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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