Strategic Outsourcing Pricer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I worked with a great group of people and enjoyed the work I was involved in.

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

    • My colleagues were very supportive and my manager always gave praise when deserved.

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

    • My manager was very liberal and provided the best of help at all times

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

    • It varied - some days were less busy than others but I had periods where I was extremely busy.

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

    • My role was very demanding and I was involved on major projects early on

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has probably helped me to become a better organised and determined person

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I had a small team and so we got on quite well. The office was huge so there were alot of faces to get used to.

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

    • i had no problems at all

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

    • I went on a few courses and there was online studies available

    3/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Portsmouth is fairly cheap in terms of accommodation and travel

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

    • Not the best although I dont really go out

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

    • I took part in football matches with colleagues during the week

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Scotland

November 2009

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