Marketing & Communications Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The placement was extremely enjoyable with varied tasks and projects to work on.

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

    • I was placed in a brilliant team who supported me both professionally and personally.

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

    • I had 2 managers, one who was responsible for my every day tasks and one who was responsible for my career. Both supported me and guided me throughout my year.

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

    • I was very busy on a daily basis, working on real projects.

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

    • I was working on real projects, often given a lot of responsibility. The day to day tasks I had meant that the team relied on me to complete the tasks punctually and to a high standard.

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

    • I completed a database course to aid me in my day to day tasks as well as a number of line courses. This will help me with my dissertation as well as future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a very friendly environment, with everyone willing to help.

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

    • The placement was organised very well allowing me to attend a number of events, training days and opportunities.

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

    • I had to the opportunity to complete a number of courses and education that allowed me to develop my skills.

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

    • Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As a result of my placement, I have been accepted onto the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social atmosphere at my work location which often involved placement students meeting up during the evenings/weekends etc.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living in the area was quite low.

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

    • There was good nightlife which was often experienced with the placement students.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the opportunity to attend a number of events outside work at a cheaper price.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Marketing

June 2012

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