Storage Intern Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at IBM and was given the opportunity to explore various roles and career options.

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

    • I felt valued and the opportunity to meet so many clients confirmed their confidence in me.

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

    • I was hugely supported by my manager [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] who helped me wherever he could in my career development and university work.

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

    • The first three months were very busy but then I increased my work load by joining committees and other groups.

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

    • I felt that by the end of the year I was given great responsibility in managing WSR position and waterfall system which helped my confidence.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have already recognised the development of my time management and organisation skills during my last year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • On busy days the atmosphere was exciting and busy and friendly. However some days it was only the interns in the office which were quiet and not as engaging.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well organised, I had clear structure to my week which I picked up quickly and clear levels of management to work with.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • IBM was fantastic in providing an engaging learning platform to extend my development and understanding of the industry I was working in. Management was also very engaged in my personal development.

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

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing because of the time management takes in developing your personal skills and supporting your career interests.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was very lucky to be able to be part of a fun engaging and welcoming team within Storage in Systems HW. I was able to socialise on many occasions outside of the office.

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

    • I did find London much more expensive than university but with budgeting I managed.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London was full of things to do and places to visit - loved it!

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

    • IBM was great at offering sports teams as well as learning and tech events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

November 2018

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