Marketing and Client Value Account Planning PMO (project management officer) Review

Given a good level of responsibility and ownership. Excellent opportunities given.

I felt extremely valued by all IBM staff and especially by my team members.

Good support given when sought out however sometimes lacked the appropriate support as the team you are in has a lot of responsibilities of their own. The Foundation scheme that Interns are on is a good way to over come this as you receive a professional development manager.

I found the IBM flexibility good and was kept busy. However I did see less busy moments during the summer period but this was due to my role in Marketing...most of the Marketing roles are slightly quieter around the summer period.

A good level of responsibility given for a placement student. Enough to feel you had ownership but good support available if required.

I have learnt a wide variety of skills that are extremely useful for my final year but also my future career. These skills are only learnt in a practical environment.

A good balance within the teams. The intern atmosphere during breaks is extremely good.

The Foundation community were very good and efficient with the set up of the placement. Some hurdles to overcome during the handover phase at the beginning but once you begin to learn the role yourself things become easier.

I have had access to online learning and was able to go to any training days I felt would help me develop. This is one way that the professional development managers have been extremely helpful as they have a keen interest in developing you as an individual.

I am definitely applying back to IBM for the Graduate Scheme. However they do have limited roles that they offer. Roles such as Marketing, HR and Finance are not offered for Graduates. The main roles available to Graduates are in Sales and Consultancy. There are opportunities to shadow Graduates in these roles to gain a better understanding of your suitability.

There are around 80 placement students based in my location: South Bank. There are a lot of opportunities to meet new people and get involved in a social scene with them. IBM Foundation set up a Facebook group for new interns which is really useful.

I was based in South Bank, Central London so the cost of living and socialising was expensive! However, IBM provide their placement students who are based in central London with a London living allowance to cover these costs.

London nightlife was right on our door. Really accessible and an incredible option available.

IBM is very committed to its CSR policy.. this is know as their 'Giveback' scheme. There are numerous opportunities to get involved with activities outside your role but also outside of work. Such as going into the local community and helping to support a project.