Problem and Change manager 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
4.6
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The Company
4.6
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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
I have really enjoyed my time at IBM so far, and their education resources are next to none for getting the most of what YOU need out of a placement.
Almost every individual I have spoken to at IBM (and that is a lot) are always willing to help you in anyway possible, even if it means going out of their way, there is a real sense of community, even though the campus is over 30,000 strong.
Management will always ensure you are doing the best job possible...it's their job! But I found that IBM managers will also push you to BE the best you can, suggesting courses, education and other avenues to help develop your own abilities.
Genreally I would have a consiseten amount of work from 8:45am through to 17:00 with an hours rest for lunch, and two 15 minute "compulsory" tea breaks. So I had the perfect balance.
The Company
Limitless online education in any field you wish, training courses, travel expenses, paid office hours volunteering.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
I have been fast tracked onto the graduate programme
The Culture
There area in total 90 placement students in north harbour, and 250 throughout the UK, out of 8,000 applicants. And we all get on like we've known one another for years!
Standard southern prices, not to bad in comparisson to London prices!
We all go out most Thursdays and Saturdays!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Wales
October 2009
