TfL PMO Resource Manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the challenge but sometimes the job was very high pressure

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I had a great relationship with my immediate colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • my immediate team supported me but the placement management were less helpful

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

    • I was very busy

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had lots of responsibility as my job was key to the workers on the project.

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

    • my job had little to do with the work I do in my degree

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • there was a good team feeling

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

    • there were good timelines and goals

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • they invested in my training for my job but not much beyond that

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldnt work at IBM

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socials and living together

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

    • I lived in London so it was expensive

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

    • good, but long traveling times

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • only if organised by self

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Human Resources, Recruitment

London

November 2010

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