Business Intern (Extreme Blue) Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience with brilliant people.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was brilliant. We were all in accommodation together, and this helped us bond as a group.

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

    • Management was flawless. Support and feedback were second to none.

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

    • Fairly busy. We had weekly progress deadlines, so it could get a bit hectic. There was always something to do.

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

    • We had complete control over the direction in which we took our project.

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

    • Hopefully the skills will be useful for my career, and work experience in general is very valuable on a CV.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The open plan office was a joy to work in, and we were all placed together.

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

    • Absolutely seamless. Computers ready and set up for us the second we arrived.

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

    • Mentors were brilliant, and we got access to IB< internal education.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • At IBM, you can do so many things there's bound to be something for you!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We cooked together occasionally, and living together was a big bonus.

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

    • Both reasonable.

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

    • Not great if you're looking for clubs, but Southampton isn't far away.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We played badminton, squash, tennis and went to the gym.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Business Management

South East

October 2011

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