Placement Year Review at IBM

The Role

Role Description

My role as a Pricer on an existing account was to calculate the price for requests for new services from the customer. Each case typically required formulating a pricing strategy, projected profitability analysis and presenting business cases to management.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a great working environment, real responsibilities and a big social scene

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Placement students were treated as equals

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

unrivalled guidance and support from team leaders, task managers and personal development managers

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A good balance of busy periods and periods where you can work on personal development or become involved in many of the community giveback schemes

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A lot more than expected, which I really appreciated

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They will definitely help at uni and in getting/doing well in a graduate role

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

excellent atmoshpere, professional yet relaxed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

very well, no problems

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

lots of placement students, excellent social scene

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Loads of opportunies including sports and volunteering

Review 170/182 for IBM

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