Business Development 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
4.7
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.3
- 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
I've enjoyed my role so much because I've made it what I want it to be - rather than sitting back and doing only the roles given to me.
You're an important part of the team, doing business critical work.
My manager was based away, however regularly permitted travel to meet up and regularly kept in contact via email/phone.
Depending on the day it varied, however generally busy.
IBM is clear that they treat you as a normal employee, and after my placement year I can say this is true - you are given a lot of responsibility.
In terms of studies it has given me a better work ethic and accuracy level. In terms of beyond it is a great name to have on your CV and the graduate investment at IBM is immense.
The Company
It is a very busy office, with 100 other placement students there.
There is a whole department assigned to the scheme - so very organised.
IBM invests heavily - if you seek it out. I got a few multi-day training courses and plenty of travel.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Very appealing - the company invests heavily in their youth.
The Culture
With 100 placement students in Southbank alone it is second to none in terms of the social scene.
In London it is very expensive, however you receive a London weighting to offset that.
London nightlife is brilliant - always something on.
Regular opportunities.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
London
May 2015
