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IBM

Infastructure Specialist Review

at IBM

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

Winchester

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

4.2 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I worked in a development group that involved working on a React.js application on majority of the days and other days managing the cloud deployment and hooking up the API's required by the app via the back-end. Training is interlaced through out the placement.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a fair amount of responsibility as I was working on a web app that our fellow IBMers and clients will access and use. Furthermore, I volunteered for more responsibility as I took charge of publishing monthly newsletters about our team and I also worked with a group of interns to help develop a new modern version of the Foundation Journal app based on React.js
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learned the React framework, how API's work and improved my professionalism in a team. Previously, I had never done any cloud deployment, which is another new method I gained a better understanding and practical experience on. Recently, I have learned about micro-front ends and the pros and cons attributed to that method of creating a web app
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received plenty of support from my supervisor and my foundation manager as they were a slack message away. I could always get a hold of them or my colleagues for help. And the intern Q & A answered any questions I had in their monthly meetings.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Good company culture and helped me adjust to professional life as this was my first full time role. Good atmosphere and friendliness amongst fellow colleagues who encouraged
me to gain new skills and take initiative with my tasks.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it very much but I wish me and the whole team came into the office more regularly but due to Covid it was not possible until recently. Also I could have done more to participate in social events to network.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
Be prepared for the interview and to justify your decisions at every stage as IBM has a high standard for its interns. Be grateful for the opportunities they provide for you and seek opportunities as you are in control of your learning in your placement term.
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