Infrastructure Support and Web Development Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a very enjoyable year at IBM. Gained many skills in various different areas, and also found a role I am now looking to apply back to a graduate role.

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

    • I felt valued most of the time and given feedback regularly.

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

    • I was supported throughout my placement by managers and my team leader.

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

    • Sometimes I would have too much work and other times too little but majority of time i would be busy throughout the day.

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

    • On certain jobs I would be given full responsibility and control over what I did. Other times I would work a part of a team which I would have a say but not overall control.

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

    • My role was quite varied and I discovered a different role I would now like to pursue rather than my actually degree. However, I do feel I experienced enough to help me in my final year in uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • For the most part it was relaxed and I was able to be part of the team on a personal level. Like any office, however, at times if there was a problem with a staff member the atmosphere could change.

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

    • The structure was good. I was given a list of roles at the start and advice on a weekly or daily basis if there was any changes etc.

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

    • Excellent overall. I feel i was trained to a high standard.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The placement to graduate scheme seems to be excellent from what i have been told by current graduates

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It depends on you as an individual. There is a good social life with fellow foundation employees (interns/grads) as there are an awful lot of them.

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

    • Depends on how you want to live. I lived alone so it was a little more expensive for me but most people I know lived in shared housing so was much cheaper.

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

    • You make it what it is. There are enough places around Hursley such as Winchester and Southampton which are good for a night out. Pubs are certainly not in short supply in the area too.

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

    • Yes. There are always things to get involved in socially.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Graphic Design

South East

May 2015

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