UKI SWG Operations Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great introduction to the corporate environment - lots of opportunities and different projects to get involved with.

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

    • Felt very valued by my team, and was given real responsibility early on.

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

    • Was given guidance, but often it is up to you to solve problems / remove roadblocks and you will often have to figure out things for yourself and take the initiative.

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

    • Work was sometimes unpredictable - sometimes I could be extremely busy. During quieter times there were plenty of other activities / projects to get involved in.

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

    • I was given real responsibility - the business team relied on my for timely roadmap reporting.

    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 soft skills - for instance how to effectively communicate, and work well with a varied team - will be very useful in my future career. Being exposed to a tech giant such as IBM, and gaining insight into how the company operates has been invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere with the other interns. Lively and friendly.

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

    • It was well structured - I had two managers, one (direct line manager) responsible for my day-to-day tasks, and a personal development manager, who would ensure I was getting the most out of my placement. This was a very good setup as it ensured there was always someone to discuss my careers prospects and progress with.

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

    • There were many opportunities to get involved with a wide range of projects - I was free to choose which skills I would like to develop in addition to my official job role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a graduate job with IBM. Looking forward to join this year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene. Always something going on!

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

    • Reasonably expensive; but manageable.

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

    • Based on the outskirts of London, you have a few local options such as Staines but for a big night out you would need to head into Central London.

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

    • Loads of events / holidays / activities arranged by the interns!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2014

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