Jnr Procurement Consultant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Real client facing work, underpinned by support from the client and colleagues.

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

    • Very flat structure, always open and accessible, providing real value adding work.

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

    • Always provided effective support. They worked to strengthen your week areas by giving you work in your weaker domain.

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

    • At times very busy, but at other times not so much. Nature of a consultant.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a wealth of responsibility in delivering a change management stream to snr clients and execs.

    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's unimaginable how much this year will support me in my studies and working life. I've strengthened my written and verbal communications, which has had a lasting effect on my gravitas and overall business acumen.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have re applied and I'm awaiting the next stage in september. This is split into 3 parts; Guaranteed Job, 2nd stage assessment, No job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • great social scene, fantastic cohesion amongst the group.

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

    • I lived in hampstead, and as such it is expensive. However, it is not unaffordable. Just budget.

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

    • Fantastic, Superb. I work on southbank, it doesn't get much better.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5 a side football etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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