Channel Communications Specialist Review
by IBM
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.7
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I love being at IBM, and really enjoy my placement. They have the perfect balance between having real responsibility in an important role and being able to explore other positions through a programme called 'giveback'.
I have a key role and feel im important to my team. Whilst I may be an intern, the roles that we fill are vital to the companies day to day runnings.
The entire program is aimed at growth and development through the year, and this was wholly upheld by my team. They encourage changing different roles and responsibilities once you have mastered them to ensure you leave with a huge level skills.
It completely depends on the day, but somedays I can work till 7pm and somedays I'll leave at 4, and this is totally flexible and fine at IBM. However this also depends on your role and how much you want to take on, you can just do your core role or take on a few side roles/positions through the year.
At IBM you will be given an actual role, you are treated as a full time employee. Be prepared to take on an actual position rather than a filler because they've always had that role and need to fill it.
I have learnt a range of skills although this will vary on your role and how involved you get.
The Company
Formal but relaxed, as long as you are getting your job done then you are welcome to work flexibly
It is very encouraging and involved in our roles.
There is a whole two day program at the start of your year to train you, and then another month of handover where you willl be trained on a one to one basis
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Depends on which role you want to go into and how good you are, personally I am looking for a grad role.
The Culture
Very good, although it depends on your personal group and how friendly you are.
Expensive - centre of London, although IBM does get you discounts every now and again
Central London
Definitely, you can get involved in anything you like.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations, Retail Banking, Business Management, Corporate Law, Customer Service
London
February 2016
