GTS Business Development & Sales Support and DNSO Focal Point. Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I have had a really insightful year on placement and have thoroughly enjoyed my time at IBM.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

    • My task manager was great - She guided me throughout my placement !

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learned invaluable communication and team working skills from placement and have truly understood what it is like to work in a corporate environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great atmosphere, we had a well integrated team which is what I enjoyed about the role.

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

    • There was help and guidance at every step with a mentor and task manager as support systems.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • IBM gives you several opportunities for self and professional development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to comeback and become an IBMer! They offer a great graduate scheme and in the year that I have worked here, I have witnessed the learning and development opportunities the graduates are offered.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - We had a lovely atmosphere.

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

    • Living in London has it's ups and downs - Things were expensive, however, they were all worth it. I personally lived at home therefore I managed to save some of my salary.

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

    • London is known to have a great nightlife!

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

    • IBM encourage a lot of 'giveback' i.e. voluntary work, therefore, there are countless opportunities to get involved in those in all sorts of industries and sectors!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Information Technology, Sales

London

May 2016

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