Sales Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall great year. I learnt a huge amount throughout the year, on a variety of things- not just what was involved in my role. It took a while to get settled, due to the size and different business units, but that would be the same in every large company.

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

    • Although some of the roles I have done are admin style, I was style considered a full employee, not just a temporary employee. The same resources are put into you, to help you succeed.

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

    • Working with my line manager everyday, I was given a lot of support. Then had my Early Professional Manager as a second line of support, however I did not get to see this manager a large amount, so the guidance was limited.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, there was always something to do, no matter how small or large the role. And if there would be a quieter day, there were always ways to find other jobs to do to keep busy.

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

    • Responsibility is gained throughout the year, the more you earn it, the more you are given.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • You have access to a huge amount of education, which is very useful going forward and in your degree. This education is not always IBM biased, which is helpful going forward.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked in a quiet office so there wasn't always a lot going on. But this means you get to know better the people around you, and makes you have more of a presence in the community

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organsied- 2 day induction, planned reviews throughout the year, and a large team there to sort any issues with your placement.

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

    • There is a lot of training online to take part in. Not necessarily physical training courses, but material is there if you want to develop your skills.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company takes on a large number of graduates, so it gives you hope of a chance to get a further career there.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to being in quiet office, there was not a huge social scene, but if you are in a busier office I suspect there would be.

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

    • Reasonable costs, not London pricing but not cheap. It is in a nice, developed area making things slightly more expensive.

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

    • Some clubs and pubs in the local area. We are located near a university, so there are places targeted at students.

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

    • Not a huge amount, but if you wanted to organize them, you could. People will always get involved if you arrange things.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

May 2019

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