Global Technology Services- Communications Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at IBM!

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a lot of support and felt as though I could ask anyone in my team for help.

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

    • You need to use your initiative in this job role.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility in this job role and I was able to make my own decision a lot of the time.

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

    • I have come away with many skills from my time at IBM, many transferable skills for the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere- lots of other interns/graduates to mingle with.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised!

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

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

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

    • I hope to get on the graduate scheme at IBM.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes- Thursday is the new Friday!

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

    • London prices

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

July 2017

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