Business Operations Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was great and very valuable experience, I was given much responsibility and able to work with senior management.

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

    • I felt I was very valued by my colleagues as they would appreciate work I do for them and would be more than willing to help me whenever needed.

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

    • My team was very used to remote working as they would be out with clients, however when I needed support or guidance they would always be accessible and easy to reach.

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

    • I would always have tasks to be getting on with, however this would fluctuate depending on where were in the quarter but could alway work on additional projects.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement as I would work closely with the Sales Director to help prepare the forecast for the UKI and Europe and any senior level reviews that were happening.

    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 was able to develop many skills that can be transferred back to my degree such as: time management, team working and working independently but the network I built will be vital for my final year at University and once I have graduated

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great, we had lots of other interns in office so could relate and get others in the same position as myself.

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

    • my placement was very well organised with clear lines of management and work. I also had a EPM (Early Professional Manager) who I could speak to at any point if I had any concerns about my placement.

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

    • IBM invested a lot in both myself and other colleagues as they provide numerous online training course and events to educate you on the latest technology/processes to ensure that you can excel.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very appealing many people that do a placement are likely to return to IBM as a graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It is. very social, we have quarterly networking events, as well other events through out the year. The interns also run their own Christmas party which is very good.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was based in London so was expensive but I lived at home and commuted.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Being in London the nightlife was very good but also quite expensive.

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

    • Yes IBM have different societies and groups you can join. But if you want to join a club outside of IBM it is very easy as there are many clubs/activities you can do/join in London.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

April 2019

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