Business Transformation & IT CIO Administrator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • My time at IBM was very enjoyable

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

    • IBM has a great sense of community and you feel valued by everyone

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

    • The support from my managers was great, they regularly reviewed my performance and goals to help improve my skill set

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

    • Busy on a regular basis

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibility and more if I wanted it

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

    • My time at IBM has been crucial to my personal development

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The scheme was well set out

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

    • My development manager was extremely helpful in aiding my development throughout the year

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social atmosphere amongst the Interns

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

    • Portsmouth is relatively cheap

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

    • Not too bad

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

    • Yes lots of sports clubs to get involved with

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2012

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