Strategy & Analytics Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my internship at IBM. Met some great interns and colleagues. Great foundation community and lovely environment to work in.

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

    • Extremely valued. I always received credit where credit was due and encouraged throughout my entire time at IBM.

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

    • Was given support and guidance at every stage of my internship. Regular meetings with EPM (Early Professional Manager) ensuring everything was in order. In addition to monthly round table meetings providing help, education and support.

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

    • Varied. Busier the further into the quarter we progressed, being very busy at quarter close. You can always find work to do if you want it.

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

    • As my placement progressed I was given more responsibility. Also given a large amount of responsibility when dealing the clients.

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

    • The skills I've developed and learned at IBM have been invaluable. My communication and skills of analyses have improved exponentially and will assist me profusely with my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was great, lots of interns and grads. Hot desk-ing is a feature which means no one sits at the same desk every day, allowing you to meet new people.

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

    • Brilliantly organized placement, plenty of opportunity to learn and experience different business areas. A whole community is set up to deal with interns (Foundation) which is incredibly well organized.

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

    • Like most placements, it is what you make of it. If you're willing to put yourself out there and demonstrate you have an appetite for learning, you firm will invest in you. I took every opportunity IBM offered me.

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

    • Working from home
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme offers a whole host of roles, with continuous training and learning opportunities embedded throughout the 2 year scheme. IBM would be a great place to secure a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • One of the best aspects of working at IBM was the social scene. Over 100 interns in my office, making it a very nice place to work. Also easy to secure a house with other interns working at IBM.

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

    • I was based in London (Southbank) so everything was expensive. However across the river (10 mins walk) was a cheap bar that was very popular.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good, plenty of bars nearby and only a 5 min tube from central London.

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

    • Yes, there were opportunities to take part in uni/college careers fairs, mentor students from school/uni and work at Wimbledon.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2016

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