Graduate and Student Recruitment Coordinator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing year at IBM, I was given early responsible which I thrived upon.

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

    • My team were very welcoming and helping when I started my placement. Everyone worked hard together to complete the work. I will keep in touch will all of them.

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

    • I had a line manager within my team and we worked in the same office and had meetings weekly. I also had a Professional Development Manager who I met with on a monthly basis. Both were on hand if I needed any assistance.

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

    • My role was busy all year round, I had long hours most days in the week. This was not a negative though, I enjoyed the level of work.

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

    • I was given the responsibility or running the selection process for graduates and students and trusted to run with it.

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

    • I believe that all I learnt on my placement will help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was hard working, but then on the other hand, everyone was friendly.

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

    • From day one, the organisation was spot on. The welcoming induction, the reviews and my day to day tasks.

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

    • I received training throughout and at the end of the placement I was nominated for a summer placement which involved travelling to the Global headquarters to present to the HR Global Leadership Team, so I was able to develop my presenting skills at an executive level.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I have been successful in securing a place on the HR Leadership Development Programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular social events.

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

    • I was based in Portsmouth so everything was reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife wasn't great, but the people we were with made it better.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports teams and events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2011

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