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Rating
3.9/5
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 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
Really good experience, I learnt a lot about the corporate world of IBM and made some life long friends in the process.
4/5
Made to feel a vital part of the team.
4/5
4/5
Had to work extremely hard when deadlines were approaching.
4/5
5/5
4/5
The Company
My direct team were fairly quiet however the social life among the interns was amazing!
4/5
4/5
I was given the opportunity to take part in some online tutorials.
4/5
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
4/5
Good prospects however I didn't want to pursue a career in IT.
4/5
The Culture
Excellent!
5/5
London so expensive, however our office was on the outskirts.
4/5
4/5
4/5
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
International
May 2010