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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Had a fantastic year. Worked in a great team who were friendly and treated me like an adult who had been at the company for years - not like a student who was on a 12 month contract. So much else to do and get involved in on top of job role.
Was fully appreciated and respected.
IBM has a 'handover' period from predecessor - this taught me a lot and various other managers were always open to help, guide and assist.
Job role was full on but also chose to take on other projects/events in addition. Made me busy but enjoyed most of them thoroughly.
Given me such a boost for my last year at university - both understanding some aspects of the course (as can relate to it) and also for my 'hardworking' ethic.
The Company
Very good most days though some days i.e. Friday - office was empty most of the time.
Great job role, good graduate team (foundation).
Not invested within job role but the extra activities I was involved with and the events I got to attend was great.
Flexi Time
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Love to go back to IBM.
The Culture
Great social scene. Could either socialise with fellow placement students or with my team. Frequent team meetings.
N/A. Only can comment on socialising - not much going on near Bedfont Lakes.
Few pubs but not much else.
Lots of social and sporting events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
November 2011