IT Specialist Asstitant. Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Everyday was a different challenge which enabled me to go into work fully motivated.

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

    • We would have loads of social meetings outside of work which helped ou relationship at work.

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

    • If i needed anything I could ask anybody and they would be more then happy to help.

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

    • I would be busy all day and If at times I was not then I would tell my manager and new work would be presented.

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

    • I was given a wide range of reponsibilities varing from projt manager to project assistant.

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

    • I have developed as a individual both professionally an socially and these skil have helped me to look into the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Open office so commiunication was easy. Woud be greeted when coming to work and also when leaving.

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

    • Very organised because I had a PDM( Personal development manager) who helped me with admin and any other problems. And also a task manager who I saw everyday for work.

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

    • Development is a key at IBM so I was able to help a far bit. Also at IBM thy offer giveback which helps you train and develop as a person.

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

    • Financial Bonus
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You still have to apply as a new entry but also can be put into a skipping stage known as fast track ( which you also have to apply for).

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 18 placement students based at my location and we would all feel welcomed and like a family.

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

    • approx 600 to 700 £ including accomodation.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its a village so not much to do during the night but when the chances came we would have fun.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes but as I was suffering from an injury I was not able to do this.However, I would try and go to the gym every lunch time which helped my day progress.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Customer Service, Education/Teaching, Human Resources, Information Technology, Recruitment, Surveying

West Midlands

June 2012

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