Operations Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement role at IBM, as well as undertaking opportunities such as giveback, online learning and shadowing

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

    • My colleagues made me feel very welcome form day one and were always there to support me, even outside work

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

    • My task manager was always very supportive, giving useful advice and helping out whenever I struggled.

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

    • It was varied, my role is very project based and therefore, some days I would be very busy without having time to take a break. On the other days, it was more relaxed which was very useful to an extent that I could dedicate that time to work on university essays and grad application

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility straight after the handover

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

    • Although my role was not linked to my degree, the skills I developed and experience gained will help with my work style at university and when I graduate

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office consists of only 10 people and depending on the time of the year, it was either full and lively or empty and quite

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

    • I think it was very organised. I first had an induction followed by handover and real work. I was assigned an Early Professional Manager who I had regular contact with and a Task Manager

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

    • Multiple opportunities available such as online learning, giveback and shadowing. My task manager was very supportive of that and let me undertake personal development courses during office hours

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing, especially the CBD scheme which I am applying to

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene, especially with the Hub being the place where everyone would play games at

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

    • In Winchester it was pretty expensive

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

    • Absolutely no Nightlife in Hursley/Winchester. Had to go to Southampton for that

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of opportunities advertised daily via emails or on company channels

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2019

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