Business Support Engagement Services UKISA Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Met some good people who worked there at a high level. Enjoyed going into work each day.

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

    • Feedback weekly on what i was doing either from manager or department members.

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

    • It was very much a case of being given your job role and then looking for others areas to develop yourself. You had to be a pro active individual to get the most out of it.

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

    • I had certain reports to be out monday, tuesday and friday. The other time was spent either working for the liasons team that i joined travelling the country advertising the company or sat at home watching the cricket ! You can work from home at IBM which is a great bonus on a hangover

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

    • Huge in one instance. I successfully designed and implemented a Deals Database within UK, Ireland and South Africa. Winning an award and 250 quid.

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

    • IT Skills developed heavily, time management and presentational

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We were in hot-desking which means people change daily. But generally the jokers stuck around me

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

    • I organised myself.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They were always keen to sponsor me to complete education, paying for me to work in the consulting department for a few days in London also

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a good company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a small group of decent people there. Met loads of good people in Leamington area where I lived. Great place

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

    • Fairly reasonable. Good quality of life in Warwick and Leamington area

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Warwick quiet, Leamington top

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

    • Played football once a week

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2007

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