Business Operations Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at IBM. Being my first real work experience, I had the chance to take on real responsabilities and bring forward my ideas and initiatives. My role was very varied and provided me with a lot of learning and personal development. I really liked the IBM culture and had the chance to meet amazing people.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues who always listened to my ideas and allowed me get involved in projects and initiatives.

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

    • Since the beginning of the year, each intern is provided with an Early Professional Manager and a Task Manager, both providing a point of reference for support and guidance throughout the year.

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

    • My tasks differed on a daily basis, meaning that I could be extremely busy one day and much less the next. This helped me keep a good balance.

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

    • After gaining the trust of my manager, I was given a lot of responsabilities.

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

    • It was great to be able to complete badges/workshops in the area that we like the most. This helped me expand my interests and provided me with new learning that will support my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good general atmosphere in the office, which also depends on where you work and in which location you are based

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

    • Well organised with induction and regular placement reviews

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

    • Good training and development provided by the company

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • IBM provides plenty of career opportunities, making it a great place to come back as a grad.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Since the induction, all the interns had the chance to get to know each other, providing the fundamentals for a really good social scene throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The activities organised in the area I worked in were all free.

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

    • Some social activities were organised in the area I worked in but not often.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many events you can volunteer to take part in and afternoon's activities

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2019

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