Commercial 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
4.4
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.5
- 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
The role was not as I expected, but on the same note, I did not dis-like the role I was in. Although I was on placement, the company were very flexible and friendly.
I will greatly miss all of my colleagues I had the pleasure to work with this year. 'Like Family' is a very good description of what I felt within my team
If guidance and management is needed, you have an array of managers to provide this for you. However, if you do not require this, you are left to be very independant within your role.
This varies on a daily basis ... however, as you may end up doing more hours when you are busy, the work is flexible as you would be able to leave early (for instance) in order to compensate
Completely in charge of once section of my department. Was the point of contact for the whole account, including over seas personnel.
Soft skills are a big focal point whilst you are here at IBM. Managers will do their best to send you opportunities and get you involved with workshops that can improve these.
The Company
Due to having a good relationship with my team there was always a very relaxed atmosphere to work in.
Flexi Time
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
By taking your placement with IBM, this allows you to apply internally for a graduate role. We are able to submit our application months before external candidates, and if successful, may also skip one of the assessment centres.
The Culture
Lived alone so rent was high and disposable income low
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
July 2012
