Middleware services Finance and planning lead Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and was lucky to work in two roles which really expanded my knowledge and the amount i got out of my placement

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

    • I felt like i was a valued member of the team and was not treated like an intern at all

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

    • I got a great level of support from my managers in the beginning and was encouraged to become independent after a few months

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

    • In the beginning i had less work to do as everything took longer however as i progressed in my role i was able to pick up more tasks in order to use all of my time effectively

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

    • I was given alot of responsibility from very early on and this was great. I had a high level of support in the beginning but became responsible for my tasks very quickly

    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 know the work ethic i will take from my placement will greatly benefit my final year. I also know that I will find final year a lot easier as i have the practical knowledge behind the theory

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere in the office was often quiet but that was expected due to the level of management in the office and the intensity of the work

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My placement was very well organized with great reviews with my manager and personal development manager

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

    • I gained alot of experience and training on all the processed used that i will be able to take away with me

    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?

    • I am looking to apply back to IBM as they have a great graduate scheme and their finance graduates are involved in CIMA funded by the company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was alot of interns where I was based and therefore a very high social scene

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

    • I cost was not too bad as there are alot of students in portsmouth. The rent was quite high but the cost of living was fairly average

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

    • Just like any other student city.

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

    • we were heavily encouraged to take part in give back including working with close by schools. there are also lots of sports clubs and gyms.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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