Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable so many other students to network and socialise with as well as an incredible opportunities to experience all areas of the business.

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

    • Felt as though I was part of the team from day 1 Very welcoming people to work with - never made me feel as though i am a student.

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

    • Had both a task manager and professional development manager that gave me all the guidaance I needed.

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

    • There were times when I was very busy and times when I was not so busy. When I had periods of downtime there were always many other projects to get involved in.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was doing a job of the same level as other people in the team. I also got to run activity days and mentor students from school.

    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 learnt a lot about how a finance function within a large organisation works. I was also able to practice skills that will be invaluble in any business area such as presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very friendly and there were many socials. There were also two other placement students in the office that made things fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, it was run by the same people that organise the two year graduate traning scheme.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to develop skills. It was really down to the individual to get involved in as much as they possibly could.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Hoping to go back They usually offer placement students jobs - im still waiting for mines!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • About 50 students in Portsmouth alone

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

    • Was pretty cheap. Just don't end up paying too much for rent.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Never really went out - but from the stuff iv heard in the office it pretty decent

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few things going on suchas - netball and football tournaments and leagues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

April 2013

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