IBM Cloud Services Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5

The Role

3.8
The Company

3.2
The Culture

3.3

The Role

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

I enjoyed the responsiblity and pressure of my role within IBM. I knew what I was doing directly effected the business and that made my day to day tasks have meaning and feel worthwhile. Also an interesting insight into a large global company

4/5

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

I felt valued by my colleagues from the start as I was placed within a very good team of people. They had support for me as well as guidance throughout my one year placement at IBM

5/5

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

I was given some support but not always. My manaer is a very good manager for getting results but is not easily approachable for guidance - to some extent having little support helps you learn quicker - so not necessarily a negative

3/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

This varied as I was with a sales based organization we were driven mainly by quarters - at quarter end I was incredibly busy but towards the middle or start of a quarter I was not completely snowed under.

4/5

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

I was given a lot of responsibility whilst on placement - My roles were business critical and sale relied on my support. Without me being their to support the team they would have had to pay for a full time member.

5/5

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

I don't think any will. Academia helps me understand and contextualize things in a deep sense - this is not needed in the practical reality of business, although does prepare you with a base level of general intelligence

3/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

There is a lot of flexible working at IBM so a lot of people are into in the office very regularly. However those who are create a community feel. Everyone is freidnly and gets a long even throughout the competing business lines

4/5

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

It is well organised. You are presented with a 2 day induction to familiarize yourself with IBM as a whole. Your then placed into your role and have several weeks of handover and training. You are also given a manager alongside your task manager who looks after your welfare etc.

4/5

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

A lot. There were training days and many online tests that we had to complete. Quaterly education days where the latest technologies were discussed. I think more can still be invested however due to cuts in spending this is unlikley to improve in the future.

4/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

2/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

They are appealing in terms of salary! Some graduate roles are offered at 35k which is good for a graduate. However it is rather discouraging that you have to re-apply despite having a years experience and knowledge at the company,

4/5

The Culture

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

Yes there were 20 students in the area tha I was living in - which made for great socialising. Although many tended to live at home and commute in rather than live in accommodation - making the night life slightly dull.

4/5

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

Cost of living was low in comparison to london but high in compariosn to Manchester where I am from. For example a hair cut in the town was staying was 16 pounds - whereas in my town it is 8. The night life was what you make of it - good and also bad at the same time! I think people can understand that!

4/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

It was good - there are many bars and pubs in the area to drink and socialise in. Club wise there are 3/4 relatively sized clubs they each offer something different although I was not particularly impressed with any. Night life is what you make of it - it is not about the place its about who your with.

4/5

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

Yes I joined a local semi professional football team. I played for Warwick for a year which allowed me to meet new people etc. I am not sure what opportunties there would be if you didnt like sport however.

3/5

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