Software, Licensing and Environments manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved it

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • `Very close friends, made some friends for life

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

    • Medium

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Quite busy, varied from day to day, some days were hectic some were quite relaxed

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

    • During the first 4 months I didn't have a lot but after that I was given a new role with great responsibility

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Massively

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet, relaxed

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • During the end of my placement I felt like lots of time was invested in me

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive, had to accommodate my own flat with other futures

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

    • What nightlife??

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

North West

May 2014

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