GTS UKI Communications and Events Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my year at IBM. The placement scheme at IBM is well organised with a wide range of support provided to every placement student. I really enjoyed the fact that IBM encouraged placement students to socialise with each other and the company set up many events to ensure that each placement student made strong relationships with eahc other. In my role I have really enjoyed the work that I carried out I had a great level of independence and responsibility which at first was daunting but I have ended up enjoying and it has taught me a wide range of skills.

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

    • My team is made up of around 10 people which is relatively small compared to other teams within IBM. I felt extremely valued by the team and was given various tasks and responsibility throughout the year. The team were always happy to help and answer any questions that I had and were extremely understanding of my abilities at the beginning of the year.

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

    • IBM is fatnastic at giving support and guidance. In every aspect of the placement year there has been someone that is happy to help and answer questions. Each placement student is given an EPM (Early Professional Manager) that is there to guide you on your placement year. IBM strongly support shadowing and everyone I contacted throughout the year to shadow or chat about their role was happy to take time out of their day to help me.

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

    • Some days there wasn't much to do, at the start of the year I found this a struggle as I wasn't confident enough to ask people for work etc. However with my spare capacity by the end of the year I have created various new roles for myself and helped out other teams on certain aspects of their work which has given me a great insight into the company.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have a lot of tasks that I am responsible for. However, I am not left alone to do it I can easily ask a member of my team for help and for them to check my work.

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

    • The skills I have learnt at IBM will definitely be used throughout my career. I have learnt to be organised, how to work in a team, the importance of attntion to detail and the ins and outs of a large global business like IBM.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I sat near lots of placement students as IBM encourage placement students to socialise. This meant that the office was very fun at times and we all get along well. Sometimes the office was quiet with lots of people working from home but the placement students stuck together.

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

    • The whole placement has been really well organised with a whole team dedicated to helping placement students. Throughout the year various events were set up to educate the placement students on the wider IBM and the IBM graduate scheme.

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

    • IBM really encourage shadowing and learning about the wider IBM. Throughout the year I have shadowed various people and learnt about other areas of the business

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The grad scheme at IBM is something that I am very interested in and would like to come back adter Universtiy. The places for the grad scheme are limited and change every year so it is not guaranteed that I will get a place.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made many freinds at IBM and was lucky to be based in Southbank where over 100 placement students are based. Drinks and a night out on Thursday are encouraged every week.

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

    • Expensive but it was in central London. I was lucky enough to live at home with my parents as I only live 20 minutes away from the office.

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

    • Very good, again being in central London the possibilities of going out are endless.

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

    • There was an IBM netball team and football team. I was also part of a women in tech group within IBM.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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