Consumer Packaged Goods Managament Consultant Review

by IBM

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Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.8
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • This year, I had the privilege of working as a Distribution intern, aligned to Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), collaborating with multiple clients within the Distribution sector and driving the daily operations of the CPG cluster and much more exciting opportunities.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • Over the past year, I've undergone a significant transformation in my communication skills, and I've also acquired a wealth of knowledge about Generative AI, which has greatly enhanced my understanding of this cutting-edge technology.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 4/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • I successfully managed a diverse portfolio of client relationships, developed and executed pitches, and ensured client deliverables were met on target. Additionally, I played a key role in driving internal sales growth and revenue management, contributing to the organisation's overall success.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • Throughout my placement year, I was fortunate to have a strong support network, comprising my foundation and task manager, as well as my colleagues, who all provided valuable guidance, encouragement, and collaboration, enabling me to thrive and achieve my goals.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The organisation fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, where employees feel empowered to share ideas, take calculated risks, and grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I had an incredibly rewarding experience during my placement, which not only offered me valuable opportunities for growth and development, but also allowed me to form lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals who shared my journey.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
  • For early professionals considering a career at IBM, my advice is to have a clear understanding of your unique strengths and be able to effectively communicate them. Identify a specific area that genuinely fascinates you and be prepared to demonstrate how you can leverage your skills to drive success in a collaborative team environment.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG

London

May 2024


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