Channel Sales Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall a challenging placement.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues and people in general are very friendly despite seniority.

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

    • Good support, allowing me to develop as a professional.

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

    • It varied from week to week.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a fair amount of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel like the year has allowed me to develop as a professional in terms of skills and experience and therefore will be of very high help in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied, due to flexible working patterns at IBM.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very promising graduate scheme with a fast-track for placement students

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many new friends, and overall a good bunch of interns.

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

    • London is quite expensive.

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

    • Central London.

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

    • Many opportunities up for grab, as long as you've got time.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2018

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