Channel Sales Team Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • It has been an enjoyable year.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everybody treats you as an equal.

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

    • The managers are always at hand to support.

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

    • Depending on the time of the quarter but fairly busy throughout.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The least at the company as you are an intern.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Was lucky enough to attend some excellent training sessions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Not much of a buzz on most days.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised with lost of support.

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

    • They gave us some training but nothing to make you an exceptional individual.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Depending on the sector, the prospects are appealing in software.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • If you like to drink then yes, otherwise no!

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so saved a ton of money.

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

    • Would not know as I don't go out.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there was plenty of socials organised by other interns.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

London

May 2015

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