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Good experience but a lack of technical work and unrealistic sales expectations

Platform Engineer Intern
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 1 year
October 2, 2025
4.0
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Pros

People are always willing to help when you ask questions.

Great people, especially the other interns.

Cons

Barely any technical work was assigned, even considering the technical nature of the role. Unreal expectations when it came to sales experience needed to succeed. Manager kept moving the bar when it came to his definition of success within the role.

Advice to Management

Have clear expectations of what success looks like for your intern, and stick to that. Don't set an expectation, and then keep moving the bar higher and higher. This is degrading to your intern who is trying their absolute best, but could never succeed in your eyes.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

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