European Channels Management Business Analyst Review
by IBM
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.5
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The Culture
3.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
This year I have enjoyed my placement. Of course there are good points and bad points, as I'm sure there is with every job, but I think that the good outweighed the bad.
Most of the people I worked with were based at various locations around Europe, even though I only met a very small number of them I was always treated as a member of the team rather than a student.
Even though my manager was based in Germany we spoke on the phone almost every day, the guidance I received in not only my day to day work but also my future career will benefit me in the future.
Work fluctuated in intensity with the stage in the quarter, however there were very few times that I had nothing to do.
I was the sole coordinator for 2 Business Partner Investment Programs with a very large yearly revenue, the level responsibility I was trusted with was very high.
The role which I was part of was quite specialised, so I do not think that some of the skills I have learned are transferable. However there are many which are such as excel and people skills, I also believe that my work ethic has improved which will benefit me in my final year at university.
The Company
There were around 40 students in my office, so there were always people to socialise with in the office, and outside the office.
Very good, IBM has a department in charge of students and graduates called 'Foundation' the transition into the role was seamless.
In IBM there is a portal available to take various online learning classes for free, some of these can be quite beneficial to you.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
I will be applying back to IBM, I hope to secure a graduate sales position.
The Culture
IBM employs over 250 placement students across the country, the atmosphere was always good with all the students.
I lived in west London, so the prices were higher than what I was used to at university, but the London allowance helps to cover the increased costs associated with London.
There were plenty of places to go out around where I was living: Kingston, Richmond, Clapham Junction, Twickenham or if I was feeling adventurous Central London was only 45 minutes away.
IBM Giveback is a scheme giving all employees the opportunity to help out at various events outside of work.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2012
