Extreme Blue Business Intern Review
by IBM
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.9
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The Company
4.9
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The Culture
4.5
- 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
It was extremely enjoyable. Working in teams of likeminded people for the Summer in a great environment.
The work we were doing felt like it was having a real impact on the business and everyone across the site were interested and extremely helpful throughout.
Each team had specific mentors along with our placement manager and so many other people from other deparements that wanted to get involved with the project. The support from all of these people was invaluble in getting the results we did.
As the business intern, I had some quieter days and some busier days at the start of the placement. Towards the end though I was extremely busy every day. It was managable though and balanced out throughout the Summer.
We were given entire responsibilites for our projects. We were given as much guidence and advice as we asked for but all key decisions were made my us.
Since going back to University for my final year, the skills I developed over the Summer have been invaluable. The presentation skills, professional writing skills, team working, project management and general time management skills have made a notable difference to my studies.
The Company
All 16 interns worked in the same office for the Summer. The atmosphere was excellent not only from a social perspective but from a professional one aswell. People from all across the site also regularly visited the Extreme Blue office to offer help, advice and general support.
Very organised.
We had a placement manager who met with us regularly to discuss our project and personal progress and also helped us to decide how to apply back to the company for Graduate positions.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Working from home
I was offered a Graduate job and so were the majority of people from the placement.
The Culture
We all lived in the same accomodation and were all very similar ages so it was very good.
The accomodation was paid for by IBM. Winchester itself is relatively pricey but very comfortable off the salary.
Not great but not bad, some really nice pubs for the evenings and nice restauraunts etc. Ventured to the local club a few times but very close to Southampton if you want a bigger night!
Yes, lots!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Management
South West
April 2013
