RFS Manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my placement at IBM as an RFS manager. I found the workload difficult to pick up originally but took the challenges associated on with both hands. I felt appreciated as part of the team and the work I was doing mattered, which was also quite motivational. Throughout the year the workload goes through peaks and troughs so it provides good scope to develop your own skills outside of the role as well which is good.

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

    • My role made me feel very valued and the work I was doing mattered, this was very motivational.

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

    • My manager and surrounding team have been fantastic and I have tried to use their advice as much as possible in order to be as efficient as possible in my job.

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

    • The workload varies depending on the time of the year, end of quarter is a very busy period so be prepared to work longer hours around these dates. However the normal day to day is manageable with good time keeping and organisation.

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

    • Lots of responsibility was put on my shoulders, you have to be able to cope under time and quality pressures.

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

    • It has provided me with a great platform to launch my future career and university studies in a positive direction.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Can be quiet due to people being on customer site. however when everyone is in its a buzzing atmosphere.

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

    • Foundation are very good at organising even with cost restraints happening at the moment.

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

    • Provided lots of materials to develop your skills in lots or areas!

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The graduate scheme looks very appealing and i will be applying back

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene can be quite quiet due to the small amounts of interns at my base location.

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

    • I lived at home, however other interns say its very cheap.

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

    • Can be lively depending where you go.

    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+)

West Midlands

May 2017

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