Sales Operations Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a comfortable introduction to the working world.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was treated on an equal level to all other team members.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

    • I had very little to do but admittedly this was down to me as much as my managers. I didn't speak up when I had little to do as I loved chatting to girls on Facebook far too much.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Having work experience was great for my CV and was a big factor in securing my graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty standard - only a couple of other students in my area.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Not a lot, although I could have pushed for more.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone sat together at lunch - about 60 placement students. Played footie every week and quite a few nights out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Portsmouth is dirt cheap

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

    • Gunwarf has a few nice places and a few nice ladies

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012

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