Build engineer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Great overall job

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

    • Was included in large office projects

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If people in my office couldn't help I was always put in touch with someone that could.

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

    • Flexible hours for both work and social

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

    • Project manager for several projects

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

    • Learnt a lot of new skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and sociable

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

    • Well organised but no accommodation help

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

    • A lot of time was spent making sure I was well prepared

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Currently in the advanced stages of graduate recruitment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social life

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

    • Prices were fair

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

    • Good nightlife and work parties

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

    • Great opportunities for giveback

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South East

August 2012

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