E Business Hosting Support team member Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it immensely and was considered a valuable member of the team

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

    • 100% - they welcomed me into the team and involved me in all activities

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

    • I felt I could ask them anything and received ongoing and rigorous training.

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

    • Depends on what day it was and the time of year

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

    • I was given more as the year went on, when my skills and understanding increased

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

    • Greatly. I have received invaluable training and experience which will help in my final year studies

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally good - but stressful at the end of each quarter, when deadlines and targets had to be met.

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

    • Very well - the whole process from my university, through to starting at my placement was good.

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

    • Greatly. I received ongoing training and appraisals

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have a great opportunity and good support if I wish to apply for the grad scheme!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There was a small community, and we had a lot of events.

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

    • I lived at home

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

    • Excellent - Warwick University was nearby.

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

    • Yes, my team held many social activies which I got involved in e.g Gokarting, christmas party etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

International

September 2008

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