Sales Operations Support (Business Partner Organisation) Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic year at IBM, gaining a wide range of valuable experiences that will most definitely help me when I start my graduate career and in the future. I worked with some great people and I have made many valuable connections.

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

    • Due to the amount of responsibility I had, I felt very valued by my colleagues.

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

    • There was always help and support if I needed it, it was very rare to find an IBMer who wouldn't help you. However, I did work as part of a team that was spread over the UK, so sometimes I only saw my manager once a week.

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

    • It is in your hands to manage your year at IBM, many people will say they had no responsibility and nothing to do. This partially the case when I started, but I made it my personal goal to make as much work for myself as possible and take advantage of the wide range of experiences available.

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

    • I would have liked more responsibility when I started but I was proactive in making work for myself and getting onto projects.

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

    • There is a wide range of experiences available, you just have to be motivated to go and get it.

    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?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied back to the Graduate scheme, but there are limited positions to choose from.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great group of people in the South Bank office who went on nights out and social events every week.

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

    • Central London is NOT CHEAP, look for happy hour and student deals.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its London, an endless supply of places to go and things to see.

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

    • We do something called Giveback at IBM. This is doing something for the company or community outside of your job role. You can do things like, presenting at Universities about IBM, work at careers fairs, teach in a school. Anything you can think of......

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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