Velocity Sales Support (SWG Ops) 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
4.0
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The Company
3.4
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The Culture
3.5
- 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
Really enjoyed my placement with IBM
Feel valued, relied upon with lots of responsibility, close relationship with manager and team.
Support from both manager and our PDM (Personal Development Manager), guidance available but sometimes have to dig for.
Usually busy, sometimes it is looking or seeking work. There are downtimes but use this to find shadowing or giveback opportunities.
Lots of responsibility although my manager would often overlook work and report up.
Learnt how to interact within a true business environment, apply my degree knowledge and massively expanded upon my excel skills.
The Company
Great atmosphere between fellow IT's (internship students) and our managers. Some of the other workers in the office can be disapproving however.
Well organised in parts yet some others seemed haphazard.
Some investment to train us to complete our job role however most training is on a database and not all of it is useful.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Appealing, especially if you like to work in a sales type environment, or in project management/consulting
The Culture
Really good relationship with all students leads to great events.
Lived at home whilst on placement so cannot comment
As mentioned lived at home but explored more areas of London due to fellow students.
Giveback opportunities are great but can be rare. Some events but again rare.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management, Financial Management, Logistics and Operations
London
May 2014
