GBS Operations Effectiveness Team Member 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
3.8
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The Culture
3.8
- 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
Although the role itself was mainly admin based there was plenty of room to adapt and increase my role. I learnt the real value of networking as it enabled me to get in touch with new people and get involved in different projects. Am really keen to get a place on the graduate scheme. Brilliant company to work for if you want to get ahead of the crowd.
My team were more like my friends than my collegues. To be honest all IBMers are really approachable. You can meet almost anyone for a coffee to talk about their role.
There was a certain degree of support but not enough to be suffocating. My manager came in once a week to sit with me but the rest of our contact was virtual.
Many varied tasks.
We worked as a team supporting over 3 thousand practitioners.
I found this placement year with more use than the whole 3 years of my university studying! A view shared by many of my collegues...
The Company
In the office you're expected to work hard and be professional. Work nights out are a different story though!
Well organised but flexible.
They invest in your potential to be a future IBMer.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
The Culture
Cracking nights out!
I was based in London which is always going to be more expensive. However as a paid internship with a little budgeting you can afford to go out.
It's London. What more do you want?!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
September 2013
