Strategic Outsourcing Pricer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Placement students were treated as equals

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

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

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

    • 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

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

    • A lot more than expected, which I really appreciated

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

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

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • excellent atmoshpere, professional yet relaxed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • very well, no problems

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • lots of placement students, excellent social scene

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

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

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

    • Loads of opportunies including sports and volunteering

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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