Cloud Services Technical Sales Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Throughout my year at IBM I believe that the team which I developed close interpersonal skills with made the internship incredibly enjoyable.

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

    • The role I took on throughout my placement year was similar to the role of several other full time team members. This meant that workload could be shared and that I could work closely with others in my team. Thanks to the collaboration and support provided, I felt extremely valued by my colleagues.

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

    • At several points in the year I had review sessions with my Task Manager and other IBMers. This gave them an opportunity to provide feedback and support of my current progress and provided me with areas to improve upon.

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

    • The amount of work completed fluctuated based on the time of the quarter. Closer to the end of a quarter workload increased. However there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills through internal knowledge schemes.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • At the beginning of the placement responsibility was kept to a minimum. However by the end of the year I had gained the trust of my team and my task manager which meant an expansion on my responsibilities and a high level of trust.

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

    • I believe some of the skills gained this year will be useful for during my final year of university. By gaining an understanding of Cloud Infrastructure I will have an advantage during my Cloud Computing unit.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The team that I saw every day were always happy to have fun and non work related discussion as long as all work was completed. This occasionally meant going for walks and meals during lunch.

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

    • The placement was very well organised. I was assigned with two managers. A task manager - who I saw on a daily basis. And an early professional manager who assisted me with University related queries and also provided a lot of feedback. In all the roles at IBM are well organised.

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

    • Throughout the duration of the internship scheme there were plenty of opportunities to gain qualifications and attend educational sessions that were funded by IBM.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • While working at IBM you are given the opportunity to apply for the Graduate scheme. You are assessed and reviewed throughout the year, this can contribute to gaining a spot for a graduate role.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were roughly 20 students in the Warwick location and there would be occasional meet ups.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living in Leamington and/or Warwick is fairly expensive. However multiple students on an internship usually share houses reducing costs. Socalising is also expensive within Leamington Spa

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I only attended events in the evening a couple of time throughout the year. However when I did it was a good environment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Absolutely, throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities to give back to the community through events which you can organise yourself!

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

April 2017

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