Brand and Communications Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really engaging and get you involved in loads of different projects!

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

    • Was treated like a member of the team, with my manager forgetting on many occasions that i have to leave afterwards.

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

    • Don't be afraid to ask for help. It is always at hand. Always have questions at the end of meetings to take forward and discuss further/

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

    • Busy. Had to juggle between 3 teams which proved challenging but rewarding when i got it right.

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

    • A lot. Got myself involved in many projects and was made owner of all main social media channels for the UK and created the first IBM UK Blog.

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

    • Time management was essential in my role and one that will be an asset going back to university and completing my dissertation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great year, great colleagues and great interns to work with! Just gutted it is over so quickly.

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

    • Very - Came straight in and had a good handover with previous intern. Also provided me with a document that is like a bible.

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

    • Manager insisted I got involved in as many things as possible, even highlighting things that might be of interest to me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very. IBM have many roles that you can go into and don't feel if you do Marketing, you cannot go back in Sales or Consultancy, do some shadowing and that will get you some valuable experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns on a thursday meet up and socialise at the local bar. You will probably find your little 'click' at work but everyone is friends with everyone.

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

    • n/a

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You will 100% end up at Walkabout for your first few nights out. Don't worry though, enjoy it! and make sure you use your card for discount!.

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

    • There is a community dedicated to getting you involved in sports, social events or roles wider than your team.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Marketing

London

May 2016

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