Recruitment Review

Taking a lead upon graduate recruitment for 2022 hiring, also contributing to 2021 and 2023 hiring! Organising the strategy for recruiting graduates across different areas of the business and being the key contact for stakeholders within the business and graduates applying to the IBM scheme. Working on a variety of projects related to the role and team alongside the day to day job as well as having the opportunity to branch out and assist in areas of interest.

Stakeholder management has been a key aspect of my role, involving constant communication with members of the business, including graduate focals and Talent Acquisition. I have dedicated myself to deeply understanding the requirements of over 35 practices. I have taken leadership of other interns to ensure the desired results of a swift recruitment process are achieved, including organising the strategic screening of over 750 external applications. Accurate data production and analysis is critical. I have ensured accuracy with thorough reconciliation and automation - providing daily and weekly reports on pipeline data, recruitment statistics and more to the Programme Lead for use up to a global level.

I have offered a record number of over 200 graduates for the programme. I have overcome a variety of challenges, including changing business requirements with hiring numbers and increased external competition. I have approached each business objective as a personal goal, taking as much dedication as necessary to fulfil the requirements. I have ensured accuracy with thorough reconciliation and automation - providing daily and weekly reports on pipeline data, recruitment statistics and more to the Programme Lead for use up to a global level.

The support from my team was fantastic, I always felt I could go to my task manager with any issues I faced - whether they were in my personal life or work related queries. I did not feel as close to Foundation as some - with the changes in Foundation managers half way through the year, it decreased the opportunity for the manager to see our development and establish a rapport. Sometimes, it also feels as if the Foundation intern team is very 'clique-y' and not welcome to those not in their immediate friendship groups.

I did not feel as close to Foundation as some - with the changes in Foundation managers half way through the year, it decreased the opportunity for the manager to see our development and establish a rapport. Sometimes, it also feels as if the Foundation intern team is very 'clique-y' and not welcome to those not in their immediate friendship groups. I avoided some Foundation initiatives/communities as calls I had joined in the past gave very 'laddish' impression.

I really enjoyed my placement year with the team I worked with and I look forward to hopefully returning as a graduate in the same business area in 2023. The level of responsibility in my role was great and I felt my work and input was really valued in my team. I would say that this responsibility definitely surpassed my expectations of the role prior to joining. Company Culture: I have felt very welcomed by all levels of employees in my area of the business. As expressed above, I felt the Foundation environment was not as welcoming, but I look forward to progressing into the same area I have worked in this year on my return.

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Assessment centre advice - do your research on the company and potential areas of interest. Express your passion and confidence. Preparing for day one - try and do a bit of research on the area you are joining prior to joining and link up with the intern previously in your role. What inspired you to join? - the team I interviewed with for my specific role was fantastic and very welcoming and gave me the impression it was a team I would love to join.