Technical support analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The overall experience was great, a perfect career start

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

    • IBM enables a high level of teamwork and collaboration

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

    • Great management style

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

    • It would very much depend on direct customers

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

    • A right amount of responsibility, feeling valued as a team member

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

    • A lot of opportunities to get new knowledge and develop a wide set of skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite relaxed but professional

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

    • Very good time management and support throughout the year

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

    • A lot of opportunities for self-development

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I would like to join them as a graduate

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a compact team

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

    • Not a very good area for socialising

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Mostly quiet

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Definitely a good place to be for a lot of giveback opportunities

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2014

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