Business Analyst & Sales Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Multiple opportunities throughout the year to get involved in different areas of IBM e.g. had the opportunity to work at the Wimbledon Championships as IBM Kiosk Manager.

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

    • Colleagues treated me like any other member of IBM staff and felt very welcome and a trusted and valued member of the team all year.

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

    • If there were any problems, there was always someone to ask and who would help. However, I was given enough space and trust in me to try and work problems out on my own.

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

    • If I had finished daily tasks there was always someone on the team that could use my help.

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

    • My manager, the Operations Manager was off sick for 8 weeks. I had to take over this role with immediate effect. Relied on the support of the team to sucessfully fulfill this role.

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

    • Working for IBM for a year has enabled me to gain invaluable skills that will help me in my next business role.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked on a global account so the team were based all over the world which meant that some days the office could be quiet. When several of the team were in the office the atmosphere was good.

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

    • Fantastic set up throughout the year. Very well structured. Foundation provide Personal Development Managers who you have regular reviews with and gain feedback on your work to date.

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

    • If you required a particular form of training or course IBM would arrange this.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Waiting for an assessment centre date for a graduate role at IBM.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Around 50 other placement students based at my location so multiple social events throughout the year. One of the highlights of the placement.

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

    • London very expensive place to live and socilalise, but it is worth it.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London, great atmosphere and always something going on.

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

    • Several opportunities from voluntary work to corporate games.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

London

November 2010

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