GTS Europe IOT Sales Management Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my overall placement but I believe it's because I grabbed every opportunity, as the job alone wouldn't have been enough.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues, as I was given responsibility within the team and made to feel like an 'IBMer' rather than a student on placement.

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

    • The support and guidance is there but I felt that you are left on your own to work and solve problems qute a lot but this isn't necessarily a bad thing as it prepares you for the real world. Also the large student population means you have a huge support network at IBM.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It 100% varies! Some days were really busy but others were quiet. You are expected to use the time wisely through online learning etc, which I did and towards the end, the more responsibility you take on - the less free time you have!

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

    • Quite a lot but only because I asked for more

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

    • Working for a year in itself means you learn a huge amount. I would recommend a placement to anyone! Especially one at IBM.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It varies as a lot of people work from home or different locations throughout the week. Friday are very quiet.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Skills workshops and personal development plan throughout the year which is monitored by your PDM (Professional Development Manager)

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • In the process of applying back now

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene is amazing!

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

    • Expensive. As you would expect for central London.

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

    • Awesome!

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

    • Yes, lots of socials

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

London

June 2012

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