IBM Future's Student Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable experience

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

    • Was given responsible tasks and to chose own workload

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

    • Manager was possibly one of the best ever always offering advice if needed and support

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

    • It was up to you to chose you own workload

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

    • I was totally in charge of some projects on my own

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

    • This was prior to uni and the experience set me up brilliant for uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked from home but atmosphere within the team was great.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Placement was very well structured with clear targets to achieve.

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

    • Firm fully valued you as an individual.

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Internship and graduate opportunities available.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Worked from home so free :)

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

    • 0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of opportunities to get involved in none-work related tasks.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

East Midlands

October 2011

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