Resource Management Operations Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Very helpful and supportive people always ready to help you try something new.

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

    • I enjoyed going in everyday as the team I was working in were very close and had plenty of office banter and chats

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

    • If i ever had a question or a problem I knew I had people i could ask for help if they couldnt help be directly they usually knew someone who could.

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

    • My role was a very busy one I always had something to do. On the few occasions that i had too much to do there was someone there to helo

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was producing packs and data that was being sent straight to management. I didnt come across anyone on my year out that was a "Tea Boy/Girl"

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

    • Plenty of education was available which will greatly help me complete my degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a happy friendly atmosphere tended to have alot of fun

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

    • Very well organised. alot of people around to look after you and point you into the right direction.

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

    • Was sent on networking days and also sent into training courses to make sure im up to date with knowledge

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Large graduate scheme that you are encouraged to look into

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was almost like being back at uni

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

    • The IBM club was great value for money, Southampton itself was a typical uni town, if you go to the right places its great value for money

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

    • Plenty of clubs and bars to choose from

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

    • You regularly get offered extra activities

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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