Technical Solutions Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Excellent experience, thoroughly enjoyed it

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

    • I was doing a real job and supporting a team, I felt very valued by colleagues.

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

    • Level of support offered was excellent.

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

    • Some days weren't as busy as others, however there are plenty of learning opportunities on quieter days.

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

    • Reasonable amount of responsibility

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

    • Very much so. I've met some very talented colleagues and have learned a lot.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

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

    • Extremely well organised. There is a specific department for interns which was very supportive and organised.

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

    • Plenty of learning and development opportunities.

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

    • National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to go back - I have already applied for the Intern to Grad role

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Seemed to be - I'm a mature student with a young family so wasn't able to participate very often, still had a couple of enjoyable evenings out though.

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

    • average, Manchester has reasonably priced public transport, parking is a bit pricy in the city centre. Plenty of socialising venues to suit all pockets.

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

    • n/a - didn't participate. Manchester centre is a good night out though.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to get involved in outside activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

May 2017

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