Business Consultant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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

    • Felt very valued by colleagues and treated respectfully

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

    • I had good support and management throughout my placement. This only decreased as I became more independent, but there was always support advice and help readily available.

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

    • This varied due to the nature of my role (business consultancy). I could have jam packed days and be working late some evenings, but I also had days when I didn't have much on at all.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A good level that I was comfortable with and allowed me to really develop and express myself

    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'm confident the skills I've improved during my placement will really aid my University studies. E.g. organization, time management and prioritization. I've also enhanced my technical skills with regards to Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good. A great working environment, but I wouldn't describe it as fun.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well. A lot of information provided, support and guidance throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 2 days initial training then very little. Quite a lot online though.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very appealing. It will be competitive to get a graduate job, but you're in with a strong chance.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, this is one of the best bits. Lots of other interns to socialize with.

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

    • London is a great place to socialize but very expensive.

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

    • Very good - it's London. There's lots of variety.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I wouldn't say so. Mainly intern organized.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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