Software Sourcing Buyer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.2/5

The Role

3.4
The Company

3.2
The Culture

2.9

The Role

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

My placement went as well as I expected. I enjoyed getting into the 9-5 routine and becoming aware of the bigger business world and it was a good experience to kick start my career.

3/5

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

I was valued by my colleagues as I was not treated solely as a 'placement student' - I was brought in on projects, as well as being trusted with responsibilities key to the smooth running of my line of business/

4/5

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

IBM had an internal messaging service which enabled me to both give and receive guidance/support by my management. They were aware that asking too many questions was better than to not ask questions and stall on a task.

4/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

My work load varied on a day to day basis. As my roles tasks were on a daily basis, my work load was mostly ticking over however this depended on the degree of project/account work.

3/5

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

Responsibility is something that I was given straight away and it gave me confidence that both my management system and also my colleagues had the trust that I could manage this responsibility well.

4/5

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

As I have not yet finished my placement, I have not been able to transfer this into my degree studies but this placement year has been an invaluable experience and one in which I have gained many transferable skills.

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

We were able to speak during office hours and it was one that carried a jokey manner but allowed us to continue our job with a professional nature.

3/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

IBM had a Foundation Scheme and Early Professional Managers whom tracker our progress and had an organised manner.

4/5

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

I do not believe I was at the company for long enough for the company to invest in me.

3/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Working from home

3/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

IBM provides a comprehensive graduate scheme, in which we are able to apply back for regardless of us undertaking a previous placement year.

4/5

The Culture

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

There was a lot of other placement students around my age and that enabled a good social life, and provide a good social/work balance.

3/5

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

I was located down in Portsmouth, and as this has a strong university contingency, the cost of living and socialising in the area was manageable.

3/5

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

As Portsmouth has a University placed within the middle of the City, there were many areas of the City in which you could enjoy a night out. This al

3/5

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

Yes. IBM has a social club called the 'IBM Club' in which enabled one to become involved in activities outside of work. I was also a member of the IBM Cricket community,

4/5

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