Audit Support, Delivery Complaince and Risk Management Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Everyday was new and there were several opportunities to go into.

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

    • There was a real presence of a team spirit from day one and it continued to grow over the year and before I realized, members of my team were depending on me for critical inputs.

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

    • this is perhaps my greatest highlight, my manager has turned me from a shy student into a confident professional and helped me develop both professionally and personally.

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

    • I think I was busier than most other interns but there is a good variance and I like to keep busy anyway.

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

    • There was no question that I was handed real responsibility from day one. My first day was an incredibly steep learning curve and perhaps my first responsibility as well.

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

    • not directly related to my degree, but very important life skills and transferable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A typical day at the office, with humor braking out once in a while. Cheerful and bright to say the least.

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

    • It's a brilliant scheme with several opportunities and IBM is very well organized and done this thousands of times.

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

    • A great deal is the best way to put it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are well over 50 placements and the community is very strong and supportive, It's very close to a university atmosphere.

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

    • it was average for Portsmouth. about 600 per month for living

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

    • University of Portsmouth has a great night life, especially if you join one of their clubs.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2016

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