Business Operations Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I have been tasked with loads of varied work, given lots of responsibility and worked with clients far more than I imagined.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have met loads of great people and always feel a valued member of my team and iX.

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

    • I have also felt supported from my task manager, my team and my EPM.

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

    • Although often it has been down to me to find my own work to get involved with, I have always ensured I have stayed busy.

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

    • I have completely owned my role, covered colleagues whist they are away and been set deliverables on project work. I have also represented the company at events.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt so many professional and social skills which I can transfer to my future job roles, studies and personal life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, welcoming and enjoyable.

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

    • I have a role where the work often varies but I was aware of that from the start. Each review was well organised as well as training provided.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 'your learning' has been an extremely useful tool for providing a platform for learning as well as the opportunity to work with a number of different people from different roles..

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will be applying back for the grad role as I believe it is a great organisation for me to start my professional career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are lots of placement students at my base location which has made it great for socialising and has enabled me to make some amazing friends with a lot of the other interns, often socialising together outside of work.

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

    • Being based in London has been tough in terms of living costs and I would say the one down side to this placement is the pay does not fairly represent the living costs for this area. Unfortunately I have to rent a property here which sets me back a lot.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is lively and there are always places to go.

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

    • I play for the football team, there are lots of social events, I meet up with placement students a lot.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

London

April 2019

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