Market Enablement Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • A really worth while placement!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • A great team atmosphere, everyone was willing to help

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some 'down time' between projects but usually a good balance

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel like I've had a good amount of responsibility this year, without feeling out of my depth

    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 can use almost everything I've learned this year in the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Lot's of good team spirit and banter between employees

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • A bit disjointed between my working team and the foundation scheme but usually very good

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • High availability of non-role related education. Lot's of 'giveback' or charity opportunities

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It's a good place to work but I would prefer to work in a more consumer based industry rather than a B2B

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • A really great feel of community between all of the people in my placement

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Winchester has high rents, but I lived at home and commuted in. It's a fairly standard cost of living for everything else

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • It was ok but I would often travel to London instead

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are some good opportunities available, usually sport related

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012


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