Marketing Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time, working in a fast paced environment. I was challenged everyday and had the chance to make my mark within my team, my opinion was always valued. The ability to work from home made my working life very flexible.

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

    • My opinion was always valued and I was entrusted with a fair bit of responsibility straight away.

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

    • They were always available to discuss any issues with, and to support and guide me.

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

    • Times I was quiet, however upon asking for more work the team would often support me and give me more to suit my requirements. At times I was very busy and rushed off my feet, but I enjoyed that.

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

    • I worked closely with the brand portfolio managers and was given a fair bit of responsibility, with my views always being taken seriously and respected.

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

    • I learned a wide range of skills, with a lot of education put on and a strong foundation support network ensuring I was always supported. Gave me the ability to see business in action which was very useful for my University work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Monday and Friday very quiet as everyone worked from home, but there is a strong intern base within my office and this made it very enjoyable.

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

    • Brilliantly organised, everything was set up for me and the whole process was seamless.

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

    • They sent me on several days of education, experiencing everything from Agile Marketing days to seeing how our Events Agency operated.

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

    • Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a strong link through to the graduate scheme, with 50% of people accepted to the grad scheme coming from the placement scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very strong, 150+ interns solely in my office meant there was a lot going on.

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

    • Very expensive, £5 a pint is extravagant and my rent is £600 a month and I can't fit my wardrobe in my room. That's the South for you...

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good, lots going on and central london is always buzzing.

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

    • Not so much, I know the girls took part in IBM netball however boys wise there was a lot less.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

May 2016

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