Security Portfolio Management Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable year. Slightly tricky to get settled but turned out to be a fantastic year and placement.

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

    • Extremely so. A lot of great feedback from everyone I worked with and a great attitude from the team throughout.

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

    • Very much so. Any time I was struggling help was on hand. Never have I felt isolated and that I was struggling.

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

    • Fairly busy. As the year went on additional work came my way which meant additional responsibility.

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

    • Quite a lot, especially as time went on. Very appreciative for this.

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

    • My time management skills, prioritisation and productivity have especially improved this year. It will help me when i return to University no end.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Extremely laid back yet professional.

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

    • Well organised, pretty seamless transition into the business.

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

    • Investment in training wasn't really apparent yet help with the systems we currently use was very encouraging.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing for me, I would love to come back as a graduate and roles are currently available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Every Thursday the whole unit would go for food and drinks after work.

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

    • As I was in central London, it was no shock that the cost of living was extortionate.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great bars and pubs!

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

    • There were sports teams and weekly socials available.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

London

June 2017

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