Business Intern Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • As you work in small teams, every person has their own responsibilities and your input is extremely valuable.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • You are supported through out by both the internship managers and the specific project mentors.

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

    • Your project is the sole responsibility of your team so there is always something to be doing. I was busy throughout my internship with a variety of work.

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

    • It is down to your team to make the project a success, knowing you are really 'running the show' keeps up the motivation and energy in the intern office.

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

    • getting thrown in at the deep end was tough but at the end of the twelve weeks the range of skills you have improved is great.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    International Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The internship gives you insight into the real range of jobs at IBM whilst also helping you discover where you would fit best. I am hopefully to be returning to IBM after graduation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all lived and worked together for 12 weeks straight so there was plenty of time for social interaction!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • IBM covers your accommodation for the entire internship. We were in student halls with large kitchens so we were still able to cook for ourselves keeping living costs to a minimal.

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

    • We didn't venture into town much for nightlife.

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

    • The are many activities going on within IBM and around that you could get involved in but the internship keeps you pretty busy!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Government

October 2011

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