Systems Hardware Channel Business Operations Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I have extremely enjoyed my year at IBM. I have grown both professionally and personally. My confidence has increased immensely, I have been able to expand my network and develop multiple skills that I was unable to at University, as well as adapt to a corporate setting.

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

    • Always thanked and appreciated by my team for my work.

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

    • Always supported by management and team.

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

    • This fluctuated depending on last minute requests.

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

    • A lot of responsibility - handled confidential information and provided useful and detailed analysis on data. Produced a lot of work directly for the Director of the team.

    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 was able to apply my mathematical/analytical skills in my operations role. I am much better at managing my time, work under pressure and working in a team; skills which I can apply in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great network of other interns as well as exposure to management team. Great balance.

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

    • Always had support from my Early Professionals Manager (EPM) and Task Manager. Received constant feedback and was reviewed multiple times throughout the year, which measured my development and areas of improvement.

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

    • Was able to attend team meetings away from the office, as well as an opportunity to receive some education on an IBM product. All expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Extremely appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great network of interns, especially in Southbank. Regular socials. Also was invited and attended multiple social events with my team.

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

    • Although it is expensive to live an socialise in London, there is still a lot of things you can get involved in and explore here.

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

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

    • Yes, I was able to get involved in a lot of giveback - such as helping out at careers fairs, assisting in assessment centers and also took part in managing somebody withing IBM's Ignite program for 4 weeks.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

June 2016

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