Information Graphics Designer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Great place to work, however there was often quiet periods when there was little work for me to do

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

    • I was welcomed into the team from day one

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

    • We had a monthly meeting to catch up on my progress and any questions I had were always answered.

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

    • It varied from being really busy one week to having almost nothing to do another week.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was often left to manage projects on my own and had to liaise with various people to ensure what I was working on was heading in the right direction for the client.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The work itself was mostly a step down from what I had been doing at University. What I did gain was personal skills. I'm more confident, can manage my time better and most of all know what to expect from a job in a large organisation now

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always some activity or another being planned

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

    • There was plenty of support, including a personal development manager who's only job was to ensure you were getting the most out of the palcement

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

    • There was no external training, but there were a few internal training days

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Good pay and good chances for progression

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Often met up on weekends for nights and days out

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

    • Not too bad, but mroe expensive than a lot of places

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In Winchester it' mostly pubs, but there are several clubs in Southampton

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

    • There was a scheme called giveback that encouraged employees to spend some of their work time giving back to the community, either through volunteering or through visiting schools and universities

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Graphic Design

South East

September 2010

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