sales operations analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement at IBM, It was well organised and a valuable experience

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

    • I have been given responsibility from the off and my work is used regularly.

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

    • A great system for placement students in IBM always had guidance

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

    • My work load fluctuated with the financial year, at times I was extremely busy and other I was looking for tasks to do

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility from an early stage

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

    • I think that the skills I have learnt will help with my studies no end. I am more motived to achieve the results.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was professional but relaxed. It was always fun the be in the office and you meet so many people.

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

    • The placement was very organised. When you start at IBM you get a development manager as well as your task manager. I found this system very useful as your development manager can help with issues you may have or goals you're trying to achieve.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I am hoping to get a job with IBM, I will find out in due course

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene on the placement scheme. there were Christmas and leaving parties organised and regular nights out with friends.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive.

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

    • Expensive but a great night out, always go somewhere new and try everything.

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

    • lots of opportunities through IBM's Giveback scheme

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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