Finance Analyst 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
4.5
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The Company
3.5
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The Culture
2.9
- 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 very much enjoyed my placement at IBM. The placement scheme offered here pushes the intern enough to spark some real personal development world but also allows adequate time for social activities and provides opportunities to give back to the community.
I was given the chance to work specifically on a cIBM contract (rather than work internally for IBM). Nobody on the account knew I was an intern apart from my manager. This meant I was always treated with the same value and respect as any other FTE. I was presented with the same level of opportunity and responsibility as everyone else.
I was given a lot of support, however it is also understood that if your were competent enough to pass the IPAT and various interview stages then you should be capable of completing tasks without needing help every step of the way. Support is provided when it is needed but you will be required to think for yourself.
I was very busy. However, this is not to say I didn't have personal time. It meant while I was in the office I was engaged and had meaningful work to do.
I was given a customer-facing role so I was had a lot of responsibility from the start as I was representing IBM. Additionally, as my role progressed I was given the responsibility our 3rd party outsourcing and managing project revenue.
I have picked up many invaluable skills at IBM, however some of the most important skills included: client focus, expectation management and time management. This will help me focus and prioritize better at university. I know also have a better understanding of how things work as the placement has allowed me to put theory into practice.
The Company
The placement scheme is very well organized and there are set steps throughout the year where you present your achievements and targets. This helps you to keep focused on the bigger picture.
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
The only issues here was that unlike many other firms your performance does not have too much sway on whether you can come back as a grad.
The Culture
London Prices.
London Nightlife.
There were giveback opportunities and events to attend. However there were not many IBM funded social events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
April 2016
