Business Consultant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable and good levels of support available for self-devlopment

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

    • Once you had expanded and developed your network you would regularly be reached out to by fellow colleagues for your help and assistance.

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

    • Help and support was regularly offered, and if you wished for more support it was readily available.

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

    • Sometimes it was up to you to seek out work for yourself, so self motivation was key.

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

    • You would regularly be relied on to deliver work and in some cases work which would be delivered to a client.

    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 year has given me the working mentality I can bring through to university life. I've developed many skills which will help me to stay pro active in my final year of university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A professional working atmosphere, but a very relaxed one that was easy to work in. Open desk.

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

    • You will be given two managers. An intern specific manager that would over see a group of you, and then a task manager who would set your own personal specific work.

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

    • They made training available to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in the work. They would also send you to client sites when necessary and pay for your expenses to do so.

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

    • National Travel

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is so much going on at IBM and so many different roles.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All social events were planned externally. The company didn't put anything toward the intern social scene.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is a very expensive place to live. The wage they provide means you live a similar life to the one you do as a student, should you decide to rent centrally.

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

    • London has a very good night life.

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

    • They have sports teams and giveback opportunities where you can help the local community i.e help in schools.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

June 2016

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