Computer Technician Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a good opportunity for me. I was given real work from the start; gaining valuable hands-on experience and feeling that this was beneficial not only for my CV, but personally as well.

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

    • They’ve given real work as soon as I got in. From that point on, I felt like they trust me enough to complete the job. They’re kind enough to ask me if I needed anything. That’s how I felt I was valued at the company.

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

    • Whilst I was given tasks to do and allowed to get on with them, everyone passing by would stop to talk and make sure I was coping well. Most of the time I was working alongside a senior member of the firm. I felt comfortable enough to ask if I needed any help or was unsure.

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

    • I've been given enough task to last a whole day.

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

    • Not much at first. But after seeing that I can do more, I was given more responsibility

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

    • I believe that the skills I have developed and the training I received will be of great use. Managing and prioritizing tasks/projects is a highly useful skill that can be demonstrated in any industry or place of work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Dynamic, active, busy- completely contrary to what I expected a council to be like- the team I worked within was quite young and totally engaged with their new role.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very pleasant - people were very friendly and open. I always felt I could talk to people and ask questions, even if they were not on my department

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

    • Whenever there was the opportunity for some training, I was always asked if I would like to go, and I did indeed go to them, and it was very worthwhile!

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to return to the company but I would also like to explore other roles than the one I was assigned during my placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes definitely, I made lots of friends and even after the placement we are still staying in touch.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The accommodation was cheap but socializing was just expensive in some places.

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

    • Really good nightlife in the area although it was quite expensive to go out. There were special nights aimed directly at workers.

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

    • Yes i did conservation and we have a sports and social club.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

October 2013

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