New Client Acquisition Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at IBM.

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

    • I felt very valued both by my direct manager and my extended team. I was often made aware of the value added of my work.

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

    • My task manager was always very helpful and answered any questions I had.

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

    • As my role was within the Sales Unit, the workload varied dependent on the time of the FY and the Quarter.

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

    • 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 business acumen and commercial awareness will help me greatly when applying for graduate jobs. I've also became more organised and assertive, which will help me in the final year of University

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was based in London Southbank which is a very central location, which is great. Also most interns are based here so the social aspect is a bonus. However, the facilities could be improved.

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

    • IBM Foundation is a well run programme with plenty of support networks.

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

    • Personal training and development is much up to you, and how much time you want to invest in yourself.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • IBM offers a great graduate scheme, with salary expectations inline with the industy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As most interns are based in Southbank the atmosphere is great.

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

    • High - it's London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, it's London.

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

    • Yes, plenty of charity and community opportunities to get involved with.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2017

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