‘Extreme Blue’ Summer Internship Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • It was a really good time. I learned so much.

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

    • We were close in age so we had a lot in common.

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

    • My supervisor was willing to help whenever I asked.

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

    • I was always involved in something to keep me busy.

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

    • I had just the right amount of responsibility.

    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 skills I developed will be so helpful at getting jobs and while I'm working.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was fun and creative.

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

    • Nothing was unorganized. It ran smoothly.

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

    • I felt they were very invested in the interns to make sure they had a good experience and succeeded.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's possible to get in with them as long as you are persistent.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We chatted with each other quite often.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was expensive, but a fabulous city to be in.

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

    • It was so fun all the time. Each night you could do something different if you wanted to.

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

    • There were a few functions here and there.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

London

October 2013

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