CIO Services Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Company was very friendly and great way of meeting other students from different universities and backgrounds.

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

    • Colleagues where open to any questions or issues I had. Not only did I have an assigned day-to-day task manager but also a PDM (Professional Development Manager) who helped set my goals and reach my goals for the year...great way of making the most of of my year at IBM.

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

    • Support was fantastic!

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

    • There were days that I was super busy, others I was quite quiet but IBM offer volunteering and giveback which gets you involved in activities outside your role. Also plenty of educations to get involved in.

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

    • Within the first couple of weeks I was focus point for my team on important projects!

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

    • Developed many essential and important skills which will help me during my final year at University and when I start searching for graduate jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There were days where the office was buzzing but other times it was dull (especially a Friday as many people now take the option of working from home). Although it all depends where you are based as some of the London locations are always buzzing!

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Foundation community kept the placement year well organised and created events which helped bring all students together to interact. Definitely cannot fault this scheme.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • This year has definitely encouraged me to apply back as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes plenty of social gatherings and events to get involved in during the week and the weekends.

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

    • Living costs are slightly higher than what I pay at home but I never was stuck for cash thankfully! Great social life in the area and at the weekends the area is always buzzing especially in the good weather which is quite often.

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

    • Good nightlife!

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

    • Yes lot of volunteering opportunities during working hours and at weekends. You are encouraged to get involved in them as much as you can by your task manager and PDM.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

May 2015

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