Audit, Delivery Controls and Risk Management Review

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship as various opportunities were available throughout my placement, allowing me to gain experience in different areas of the business and to develop my skills.

I became a significant part of my team as they valued the skills that I introduced to the team.

My management always ensured I participated in activities that were around my interest when they came.

My workload was always changing, but I always had a constant work flow to keep me engaged. Some projects required additional hours over the course of 4 weeks, however these hours were claimed back.

Although I owned various processes throughout the course of my placement, shorter projects also heavily relied on myself as I would be the main focal.

My role included the development of tools that would automate IBM processes. From this I furthered my coding knowledge which relates to my degree studies. Additional resources were available and IBM's "Think 40" requires everybody to have 40 hours minimum of additional learning.

At the beginning, my office was very lively as new interns were starting the same week as myself. All the interns were socialising and developing relations with our team and the others around us. As they year progressed a stable atmosphere was established and conversations would be more focused to your team and employees in close proximity. Closer to the end of the year the interns would begin to focus on finishing projects and preparing for their replacement, meaning that the office would become quieter as focus is at an all time high.

There was a clear structure in which the placement would follow. My previous intern talked me through the year, as well as my manager and EPM - all of which could be found online. It was clear to see what stage I should be at depending on how long I have been there.

IBM allowed me to take days out to attend events where I would be able to develop on my skills and relay this into my projects.

There are a lot of opportunities for career growth in IBM, I would be highly interested in applying back to further my career.

All of the interns (about 30) got along very well, and would maintain relations outside of the workplace.

Same as most student towns, easily affordable if you're sensible with your money.

A few clubs that the interns would go to, and having a University nearby meant that there were always younger crowds around.

IBM encourage you to get involved with internal and external activities, both from a list or from your own ideas for events. I attended my University and Portsmouth Guild Hall for external events.