Software Sourcing Buyer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • My placement went as well as I expected. I enjoyed getting into the 9-5 routine and becoming aware of the bigger business world and it was a good experience to kick start my career.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was valued by my colleagues as I was not treated solely as a 'placement student' - I was brought in on projects, as well as being trusted with responsibilities key to the smooth running of my line of business/

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • IBM had an internal messaging service which enabled me to both give and receive guidance/support by my management. They were aware that asking too many questions was better than to not ask questions and stall on a task.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My work load varied on a day to day basis. As my roles tasks were on a daily basis, my work load was mostly ticking over however this depended on the degree of project/account work.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Responsibility is something that I was given straight away and it gave me confidence that both my management system and also my colleagues had the trust that I could manage this responsibility well.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As I have not yet finished my placement, I have not been able to transfer this into my degree studies but this placement year has been an invaluable experience and one in which I have gained many transferable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • We were able to speak during office hours and it was one that carried a jokey manner but allowed us to continue our job with a professional nature.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • IBM had a Foundation Scheme and Early Professional Managers whom tracker our progress and had an organised manner.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I do not believe I was at the company for long enough for the company to invest in me.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • IBM provides a comprehensive graduate scheme, in which we are able to apply back for regardless of us undertaking a previous placement year.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a lot of other placement students around my age and that enabled a good social life, and provide a good social/work balance.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I was located down in Portsmouth, and as this has a strong university contingency, the cost of living and socialising in the area was manageable.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • As Portsmouth has a University placed within the middle of the City, there were many areas of the City in which you could enjoy a night out. This al

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes. IBM has a social club called the 'IBM Club' in which enabled one to become involved in activities outside of work. I was also a member of the IBM Cricket community,

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2017


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