EMEA Hardware Pricing Report Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship in its entirety left me astounded. Opportunities to grow and develop were provided in abundance.

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

    • People were quick to say well done, and encouragement was consistent throughout the company. I left with a great network and friends that I will have for life.

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

    • Unbelievable guidance, and a genuine interest was taken in my future. The system in place maximizes potential for those that embrace the help.

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

    • In general I was able to finish my daily tasks with time to spare. I was therefore encouraged to make the most of this free time by seeking development outside of my daily tasks.

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

    • As I developed more trust with my task manager responsibility grew. There was always the availability of more responsibility if I were to seek it out.

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

    • This was the biggest surprise for me. I did not necessarily believe in developing skills beyond the technical and analytical required for my job. With great encouragement I developed a whole set of skills, resulting in a new confidence and drive I will take into my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I developed a close nit group of friends within my office. Also, most offices are open structure so there is a lot of interaction with those around (no matter of their status within the company.) However, I did work in finance so there were obvious restrictions.

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

    • Immensely organised; the structure in place allows a consistently smooth placement year, irrespective of individual task managers.

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

    • By giving me a personal development manager, I was the pushed and encouraged to extend my comfort zones. An incredible 'say yes' culture was clear.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I believe that they are very good, and that my affections are echoed. However, graduate roles are competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great student community, with the added bonus of a bit more money!

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

    • I worked in Portsmouth, so although relatively cheap for a city, it was still a city none the less. Taxis were incredibly reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good; decent variety of destinations. Room for a few more establishments.

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

    • Everything I required for extra activities was available.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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