Software Graduate and Apprentice Programme Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my placement year.

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

    • I am extremely valued by my manager who relies on me to do many tasks. I am valued by other interns as we work together on several projects. My work also works with graduates, and I have felt they come to me for help and information, and value my input.

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

    • I was given support whenever I needed it. If I needed help there are several people to go to. My task manager but also you have a Personal Development Manager who helps with any issues surrounding your job, living arrangements etc.

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

    • I have been really busy and I know my job actually makes a difference to the business. I have done lots of travelling around the country and have really enjoyed the challenge of managing my time correctly.

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

    • I have been given ultimate responsibility for some tasks. My manager does not check everything I do, and I am ultimately responsible for my own job and development. You can get involved in as little or as much as you want to.

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

    • I have been helped beyond my degree. I have real life work experience of the work place that will prove to be invaluable when applying for future jobs, and working in either IBM or other companies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was based in London and there were loads of interns and a great atmosphere.

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

    • Great! Lots of additional things to do and networking.

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

    • We have modules that help us to develop skills.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Hopefully good!! I still have to reapply back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant - lots of us go out and do various social activities. We have just been to thorpe park

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

    • Expensive!!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I work in London so brilliant!

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

    • Yes! Lots

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales

London

May 2015

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