Business Operations Intern Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Really enjoyed my time there! The placement scheme is exactly what you make of it - unlimited opportunities.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Got given more and more responsibility

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Worked very individually, though support was there when I needed it.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes I was very busy and sometimes I didn't have much to do, but this is normal.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Helped the executive with high level actions. I'd say that's a good amount for my experience level.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Developed my presentation and communication skills. This will be really useful in my ideal career as a business/tech consultant.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Worked in several offices. The Southbank/Hursley office has a great professional vibe!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organized scheme! Lots of opportunity to get involved.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was lots of opportunity to learn a new skill or part of the business. All employees are required to do 40hour of education per year.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've gained a lot of confidence over the year and hence feel prepared for anything that can be thrown at me at assessment centers/interviews.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I was lucky in that I networked a lot and therefore met a lot of other interns though extra activities. However If you're not based in one of the main offices, the opportunities to network aren't great.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap area to rent and live (Farnborough) however social scene wasn't great (but I guess that made it even cheaper!)

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Virtually no nightlife in Farnborough, however this is different if you are based in Hursley/Southbank.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of opportunities available!! I got involved with a range of foundation run activities such as a hackathon, an IBM website and an IoT challenge.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2016

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