Siebel/SCOPS UKI Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved my work placement. I got so much out of it and it is as good as you make it.

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

    • Everyone is willing to help and even though you are a student you are given a real job that matters

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

    • I had two management systems (my task manager and a student manager) I got as much guidance and help as I wanted and there were people constantly supporting me throughout the year

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

    • I had a very busy role that I enjoyed.

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

    • I was given a job where if I was absent it was noticed. My team consisted of my manager and I so was very busy!

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

    • Over the years my skills developed amazingly. I learnt how to work in a business environment and it gave me a real insight to the real world

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great - I sat with management and other students so there was a perfect balance

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

    • There is a scheme called "Foundations" in IBM which is the Internship and Graduate scheme.

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

    • I could enrol in extra training if I wanted and did a lot of learning over the IBM intranet.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I have applied for a graduate scheme as we were allowed to do this before external applicants

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone moved around the area and the social side was excellent

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

    • I worked in greater London, Living was around £400 per month and the social side was fairly cheap!

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

    • Bedfont - not so great but it is only 15 mins to Windsor and 30 Mins to central London

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

    • Yes all the time, there is a massive student community in IBM

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2011

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