Global Procurement Business Controls Support 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

3.7/5

The Role

3.9
The Company

3.1
The Culture

4.1

The Role

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

Really good experience working in a large corporate firm. Gives a breadth of experience.

4/5

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

I did feel my role was important as it played a vital part in my team. However, IBM is a big organisation so it can be hard to see how what you do contributes to the bigger picture and others work.

3/5

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

At the beginning of placement, all the acronyms and the work load can be confusing. Everyone was very facilitating and helpful if I ever had any questions and concerns.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

There are quiet periods, but there is always work if you ask for it.

4/5

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

You are given a lot of responsibility in managing your own time and your own tasks.

4/5

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

The work ethic that I will take from placement will help me in my studies (the 9 to 5 perspective). Beyond that, it has given be an insight into an organization with great graduate opportunities and an insight into what I might want to do in my future (be it along the lines of my placement year or not).

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Due to flexible working, the office is often very quiet.

3/5

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

Very well organised, welcome talks with health and safety greetings. Previous students ready to give a indepth handover on the arrival of new placement students.

4/5

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

I have developed a lot on my placement and IBM have Personal Development Managers who help with this.

3/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Flexi Time

Subsidised Canteen

Sports and Social Club

Company Car

Subsidised/Company Gym

National Travel

International Travel

Financial Bonus

Company Parties/Events

Staff Sales/Staff Shop

Above 25 days holiday

Working from home

Healthcare from home

Healthcare/Dental

Travel loan

3/5

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

The IBM graduate scheme is attractive as it is flexible and you get 2 years in Foundation whereby you can find what is right for you and your future.

4/5

The Culture

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

There is a number of placement students within IBM so the social aspect of a placement here is good.

4/5

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

Live and work in Portsmouth. Cost of living isn't too high.

5/5

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

It is a student area so the nightlife is good.

4/5

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

Due to there being a number of placement students and it being an area populated by university students, there where things to get involved with outside of work.

4/5

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