UK External Relations Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great flexibility, education, social scene, feel valued and well looked after.

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

    • Very trusting team, got me involved from the off.

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

    • Great support provided, can't imagine its better anywhere else

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

    • You certainly are worked hard and pushed outside of your comfort zone, great experience.

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

    • Get given so much responsibility, allowed to run projects and lead.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good social scene, but office is fairly quiet and was often sat alone.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Great opportunity to learn and develop, provided numerous education opportunities.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • Very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic social scene, make sure you get involved.

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

    • Not cheap but still great fun.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 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+)

PR & Communications

London

May 2014

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