Watson Client Engagement Profession & Executive Assistant to VP Review
by IBM
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have thoroughly enjoyed spending the year working with IBM. Specifically, I have loved stretching myself to learn about AI and Watson and has opened up career opportunities that never would have existed for me otherwise.
All the time - in most cases you are not treated as an 'intern', instead as an IBMer. Having gained the respect of my colleagues I was able to add real value to IBM independently.
Full support by an exceptional task / business line manager and thorough support from my EPM / Foundation manager. Both set time aside to help me plan and achieve objectives whilst continually striving to help me reach my maximum potential.
"The more you put in, the more you get out." You are encouraged to do more than just your day job, whether it be give back, shadowing or enablement. For this reason and due to continually wanting to push myself I was always busy trying to learn and improve.
Naturally, the level of responsibility increased as you earned the respect of your team. I traveled alone around Europe with full responsibility of a robot at client and partner events. I independently presented to clients about Watson.
I have learnt a wealth of business skills from expert leaders, sellers and consultants within IBM. Also, industry knowledge which I will continue to stay relevant with as I pursue a career in the technology sector.
The Company
Southbank head office - friendly, busy, helpful, modern inside Other offices - quieter
Very well organised
Full placement journal - 3 formal reviews for personal development Careers Academy event + a whole range of other training sessions for you to independently take advantage of
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Incredibly appealing - i am applying for a graduate job there.
The Culture
Yes 300 interns across the country. Regular thursday after work drinks. Sports clubs, and other communities.
London - very expensive
London - excellent, always busy
fair amount
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2017
