IT Engineer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the role and thoroughly enjoyed the people and opportunities that came with the internship.

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

    • During this placement I held the same role as full-time employees meaning that like them I am a crucial part of the team.

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

    • All management is very friendly and supporting and I was also assigned an on the job coach in my team who was always there to answer all questions no matter how silly.

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

    • My schedule was very full and during times it wasn't there was lots of opportunities to engage with new areas of the company to better utilise your time.

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

    • I was given much higher levels of responsibility then I expected and was put in the same roles as full-time staff.

    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 have learned and developed so many skills during placement that will not only aid my degree but also during future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is very young in terms of average age, as almost all staff have come through placements meaning that it is very lively and active and always something happening.

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

    • Intel have been doing placements for a long time now and almost all workers have come from placement years so the scheme is very well run.

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

    • I have had extensive training and continue to sign up for more upcoming classes that are offered.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The employment prospects are very high as Intel primarily employ from placement students.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of other interns making an Intern community. Meaning that there is always something going on and people to relax with.

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

    • Swindon is a very cheap area to live in comparison to other areas in the country,

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

    • Swindon nightlife is the the greatest but it is what you make of it, if you have a good group of people to go out with then it is still a good night. plus it is very close places like Cardiff, Bristol and Oxford.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is always football, cinema nights, show nights, nights out all on a weekly basis.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2014

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