Communication Manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.3/5

The Role

4.6
The Company

4.3
The Culture

4.0

The Role

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

I have really enjoyed my placement at IBM and I am so glad that I have had this opportunity before starting University.

5/5

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

Everyone was so welcoming from the first day I started working for IBM and I know that in the future, I will be able to keep in contact with these people.

5/5

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

I was given a lot of support throughout my time as a Future at IBM and everyone has always been willing to help if I need it.

4/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

I felt I had a lot of responsibility during my time here and by doing proper work for DWP, I was busy on a daily basis with a variety of tasks.

5/5

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

I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement, including doing a variety of tasks which if they didn't happen, would result in negative repercussions.

5/5

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

Every single skill I have developed during my 9 months will stay with me for the rest of my future including time management, flexibility, professionalism and general knowledge about the workplace and living on my own.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

There was a great atmosphere in the office and everyone was really friendly.

5/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

It was very organised in all aspects.

4/5

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

They invested in a lot of things.

5/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

4/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

I think the fact I have already worked at IBM definitely contributes to my future if I ever want to go to IBM again.

5/5

The Culture

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

We would always try to organise an event every week/fortnight which included bowling and meals out.

4/5

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

It was very cheap in comparison to where other Futures were based so we were very fortunate. It was also very good first place to live away from home.

4/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

The nightlife was good - there were four main clubs in Preston which were very busy most of the week.

4/5

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

There were definitely a lot of opportunities, however the majority were down in Southbank which is quite inconvenient for us as we are based up North. However, there were a variety of events in Manchester which was a close train journey away.

4/5

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