Communications Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement year, I was offered a great level of support from a number of people, and I'll be very sorry to leave. I have become close friends with a large number of other interns, and I gained valuable professional experience to take back to Uni with me.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and felt part of the team from day 1. I was always consulted on my opinion of things, and people valued by marketing knowledge gained from Uni

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

    • As previously mentioned I was given excellent support both personally and professionally by my management - I had fortnightly meetings to check I was doing okay, which was really helpful.

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

    • It ranged over the year, but I would describe the workload as steady. I would never have nothing to do, but I would very rarely be snowed under

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and allowed to own my own projects throughout the year

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

    • The role wasn't quite right for me, however I learned excellent communication skills that I can take into future jobs with me

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Hugely positive, relaxed, friendly, and fun. Everyone always helped each other out and shared jokes throughout the day. Always lighthearted

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

    • Brilliantly organised, always provided with a great amount of info and help from application right through to leaving

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

    • The company left it down to ourselves to do training but provided us with the relevant materials, asking us ti complete a certain amount if 'hours' on the online training platform.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very high. I have applied to the Grad scheme as I would love to stay here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Hugely. There were around 100 interns out our branch alone, and always plenty of social events and chats where you can make friends. I am very close with a number of other interns now

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

    • I lived at home as I am local, so n/a

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Winchester has a number of bars and pubs but limited clubs. People tended to do house parties too. Southbank would be much better

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

    • Lots of sports and clubs at the clubhouse at Hursley

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Journalism & Publishing

South East

May 2020

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