SSales Support then Sales Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • My enjoyment has been significantly increased by my work in the last two or three months having moved into a sellers position. Up until then I would rated this a bit lower as a more support/ ops role did not really suit me.

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

    • Although often we would not be working in the same office, there was plenty of time to still meet up and receive feedback in both written and verbal form. We also had quarterly sales meetings with socials where we could meet the wider team.

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

    • Guided well, good support from my line manager, who really helped me by allowing me to take on added responsibility. There is also a proffessional development manager who is on hand to help.

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

    • Varied during the placement Sometimes very quiet but in recent weeks very busy.

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

    • Alot towards the end, having the chance to sign business or the company and managing my own accounts.

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

    • My communication skills have been greatly improved as well as office etiquette.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of other interns around and a flexible work place, meant that it was a good atmosphere to work in.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Lots of free courses. Much more to come as a graduate with sales school etc.

    3/5
  • 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

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Good chance of getting a role as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes really good as there are so many!!

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

    • As you would expect london is very expensive But the near enough 20k salary inc london weighting and bonus is very helpful.

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

    • On the southbank just a 15 minute walk from the west end- couldn't be much better.

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

    • Lots of giveback opportunities which IBM definitely encourage.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Advertising, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, Voluntary

London

June 2012

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