PMO Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • There are great learning opportunities with in IBM. These include events, badges and other resources. There is also a very good culture of helping each other out which I try to adhere to.

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

    • I understand how my work fits into the overall project that I am a part of and that if it is not done that that would lead to complications but at some points there has been a lack of management which I think needs to be addressed.

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

    • My main task manager has not been completely supportive and easy to work with during my time here. Yet I work closely with other on the project who are willing to help me and I do feel supported by them.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I started off extremely busy as I went through a steep learning curve to try and adjust to working life but then my tasks reduced and I was left with less to do. I took this to my manager and after a long time I was given additional responsibilities which now keep me busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Slowly I have been given more responsibilities which has allowed for me to take on better tasks that are more integral to the project

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

    • The current work that I am doing in business will greatly help me to understand and succeed on my business related university course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great friendly atmosphere in the office that makes it a very good environment to work in despite the pressure of delivery .

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

    • The placement and organisation was very efficient.

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

    • There are lots of skills, career and other events and training which allows for a lot of personal development

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are potentials for future employment but no specific scheme for taking gap year students on after university.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we do have a group of younger employees who socialise to an extent outside of work but not a lot

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is not particularly expensive

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

    • Not good

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are a few good opportunities such as the corporate games and quiz nights

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

March 2019

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