Business Controls Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience to learn about the environment in a company like IBM

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

    • I didn't work too closely with many people, but the people I did work with appreciated it.

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

    • The placement managers are always on hand to help, and give you great career support and guidence

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

    • It was very variable, but there was always something to do

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

    • I felt I had a good level of responsibility for an intern

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

    • Transferable skills were improved a lot, and general knowledge of the environment

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • We had a small team, but sitting close together helped the team interact more.

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

    • Its a very well run and established placement, they change things every year to constantly improve.

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

    • We have career days throughout the year to assist us, and help if we want to apply back.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Its not for everyone, but you can learn a lot about it on your year

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are a lot of students in london and portsmouth so a good social scene

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

    • Good, lots of student housing about so you can get it cheap if you want

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

    • Good in the student areas, lots of events on throughout the year

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

    • Not really that were linked to ibm, but there were in the local area

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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