Commercial Finance Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic internship at IBM working on a small joint venture.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. They were all extremely welcoming and helped me settle in with ease. They helped me understand all of the financial terminology as soon as i started so i didn't feel out of my depth. I now feel 10x more confident than I did when i first started.

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

    • They supported me throughout the entire year and always encouraged me to shadow other teams and other areas within IBM. They really supported my personal development in wanting to get more experience in the sales sector.

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

    • I was always busy throughout my placement year. If i ever felt like the work load wasn't enough, they'd soon offer me extra opportunities to get involved with.

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility throughout my placement working to tight deadlines especially during month-end when I was in control of my own forecasting for the account making sure we get the best GP for the month/quarter as possible.

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

    • I think i will go back to uni with a lot more motivation after my placement year. I would have definitely improved my routine and working to deadlines more efficiently

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere for an account that is soon to be exiting !

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

    • The Foundation team were really well organised and provided all the students with lots of support during the course of the year including placement journals and supporting websites

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

    • I had several mentors assigned to me including my excel mentor, graduate mentor and assigned 'buddy'. All of which were available whenever i needed them and helped my personal development throughout the year - helping me get in touch with more contacts and supporting me in the right direction

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Really appealing - i would love to be able to come back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene in South Bank.

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

    • I lived at home.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2017

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