Operational Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Completing a year placement at IBM was honestly everything that I had expected and more. Working with a large organisation like IBM has given me the opportunity to develop my skills and provided me with experience of working in a global organisation.

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

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

    • I was given support by my early professional manager and my task manager right from the start of my placement. I was also given support by my team managers whilst working on client accounts.

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

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office that I was based in was quite a quiet office - very different from the London offices. Most of the people in my office tended to work from home most days.

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

    • Very well organised - it was clear what was required of us and we were constantly updated and 'kept in the loop' by the foundation team through emails and through face to face meetings with our early professional managers.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I will be applying back to IBM for a Graduate role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

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

    • Yes, through 'giveback'.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Logistics and Operations

West Midlands

July 2017

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