Software Developer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed experiencing such a corporate and professional environment, particularly straight after school.

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

    • I felt that I was contributing to the team and that my role was increasing efficiency, helping others and so they valued my contribution.

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

    • My managers supported me when I found something difficult and needed help. I do think they could have done more to support my overall development in terms of aims/goals and helping me to achieve these throughout the year.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was busy but the level of this came in peaks and troughs, at times I would be completely swamped, which is enjoyable but hard work, and others I would not have much to do. But overall, I was never found sitting around with nothing to do.

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

    • I was trusted with tasks and responsibilities quite early on and these progressed through the year. I felt that I was trusted and expected to take care of certain tasks a lot of the time.

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

    • It was valuable. So I am sure the experience will help me in my near future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really jovial and relaxed team members who made the office an enjoyable place to be.

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

    • On-boarding was poor, we were not given nearly enough detail before we started the placement.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel like the little training we had was very vague and generic, not really aimed at developing anything in particular.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Good, although I am not interested in coming back.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we had a really good community within the placement students but also the graduates and apprentices which meant there was always some social event happening.

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

    • Everything was cheap, from getting a drink to a game of bowling was pleasantly surprising and meant everyone could take part.

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

    • There were a few places to go, they were all really cheap so it was easy to go out and have a good time. The university students guaranteed a good nightlife.

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

    • Yes a few like sports clubs and charity works.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

May 2014

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