Futures Intern Review
at IBM
Internship (1 Month+)
Front-end Development, Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During my internship at IBM, I worked as a Full Stack Developer. A typical day would start with a team stand-up where we'd catch up on what everyone was working on, discuss any blockers, and plan our priorities for the day. My work mainly involved creating technical documentation, maintaining and organising reusable website assets, and contributing to a range of development tasks. One project I worked on was creating a Storybook to help make our UI components easier for the team to access and reuse.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a good level of responsibility throughout my internship. While I had support from my team when needed, I was trusted to manage my own tasks and contribute to projects independently.
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?
When I joined IBM, I had to adapt to a completely different tech stack than I had used before. During my internship, I learned and developed my skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Nextra, and Sails.js while applying them to real projects.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support throughout my internship. My manager and teammates were always available to answer questions, provide feedback, and help me when I got stuck. Regular team stand-ups and catch-ups gave me opportunities to discuss my progress and receive guidance on my work. The balance of support and responsibility allowed me to learn quickly and make meaningful contributions to the team.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture at IBM was very friendly and supportive. Everyone was approachable and happy to help whenever I needed guidance. People were also open to having chats, which made it easy to build relationships and learn from others across the team. This welcoming atmosphere helped me settle in quickly, gain confidence, and make the most of my internship experience.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship and found it to be a very valuable experience. I had the opportunity to work on real projects, learn a completely new tech stack, and develop both my technical and professional skills. The supportive team culture made it an enjoyable place to work, and I always felt comfortable asking questions and learning from others. Overall, the internship strengthened my interest in technology and confirmed that this is a career path I would like to continue pursuing.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
My advice to anyone applying to IBM would be to be curious, open to learning, and willing to step outside of your comfort zone. You don't need to know everything from day one, but having a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn will help you make the most of the opportunity. It's also important to work collaboratively, as you'll be surrounded by talented people who are happy to share their knowledge and support your development. IBM has a culture where new ideas and innovation are encouraged, so don't be afraid to ask questions, contribute your thoughts, and get involved. The more you engage with the people around you, the more you'll learn and grow.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
