Commercial Officer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I would recommend IBM to everyone. Well oranised and structured, with lots of events to attend and extra curricular activities

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

    • Everyone I mt was really happy to chat and help me whenever I was free. Very welcoming team and this really helpd with the nerves atthe beginnng of the placement.

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

    • Lots of support and encouragement from my manager that helps buid confidence from the start of the placement

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

    • Very busy most of the time, so many opportunities avaable to take that I was never bored.

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

    • A lot of responsibility gven the hrdware I was in charge of. A lot of praise and encouragement too, whichagain really helped.

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

    • A great year that has given me a lot of businessknowledge and experience with planning and project management that can helpthroughout my life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere with lots of banter and a good working balance with discussions

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

    • A few glitchers here and there with events, but overall very well organised

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

    • A lot was invested in me, but with the support given, it nver became daunting

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Would very much like to start my career here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of grou events and a social side to help make frinds for life

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

    • About average for a University City

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

    • Not amazing, but you find the good plces to go

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

    • LOADS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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