Graduate Recruitment Coordinator Review

At IBM I has given me the opportunity to travel to different locations in the UK and meet a variety of teams. Throughout my placement at IBM I have been given ample opportunities to learn more about what IBM's future goals are and also listen to current employees journey within IBM and skill development courses.

From day 1 in my placement, my Task Manager referred to me as a colleague and not a placement student. I have been given a lot of responsibility when dealing directly with clients and business units.

My manager is based in a different location to myself and I usually travel 1/2 days a week running assessment centres for the Graduate scheme. We have weekly catch up meetings where we discuss the upcoming week. Our team also try to see each other face to face every 2 weeks so that we can stay connected in both a professional and personal level. My manager has given me continued support and advice when trying to utilize my year.

As I work in the recruitment department, my team has busy season between October- March this could mean being out of the office 3 days a week and the other days are spent doing follow up work and preparation for the next week. Although it was be a stressful time, it was also rewarding as there is no better feeling than knowing you have completed all the tasks on your ToDo list. My team and Task Manager also offered continued support and would take on certain tasks which I wouldn't be able to while out of the office.

For my role I have been given a large amount of responsibility, when traveling to different locations to run assessment centres, I am the point of contact for clients, assessors and candidates. As this will be a persons first impression of IBM, it was my responsibility to make sure it was positive and use any feedback to improve the service for future candidates.

I am currently studying a Business Management and HR degree and throughout my placement in IBM, I receive regular HR updates and the strategy that IBM are using. I then have quarterly HR meetings where different locations with attend an online meeting to talk about whats new. I also receive regular Recruitment team calls and have also been able to attend diversity work shops. All the training and opportunities supplied have allowed me to see where I would like to take my Degree.

The atmosphere is relaxed, there is a general ethos in IBM that you get what you put in. All IBM'ers are willing to let you shadow a role or talk to you about what they do as long as you seek the opportunity.

The placement itself is well organised with regular meetings arranged to go over your personal development with your Early Professionals Manager. We are currently working on improving this years intake of placement students inductions and starting weeks.

IBM offer so many opportunities to join calls and attend work shops to improve our skill level or learn more about the work IBM is doing.

I would love an opportunity to join back at IBM!

The community in Hursley always go out on social events and regular organise UP nights out.

I currently live in Winchester which is an expensive area to relocate to. Other interns live in the surrounding areas which is much more affordable.

Winchester night life is quite quiet, where as Southampton has loads of clubs and is easy to get to.

IBM promotes the opportunity to 'Give Back' to Students where we can get involved in events such as Mock Interview Days, Career Fairs and Environmental Work.