Global Financial Markets Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The actual job was just ok, however it was made up for by the great people, the skills I learnt which have proved invaluable since.

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

    • I feel my direct manager and mentor valued my contribution, perhaps the wider team didn't so much.

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

    • Very good management!

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

    • Sometimes there were days when I wasn't that busy, others when I was really busy, guess thats the same in all jobs.

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

    • At the time it felt reasonable, now looking back I would have liked to have been pushed and given a little more responsibility.

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

    • definately an area focused on by my Manager and Mentor at IBM.

    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?

    • As IBM take on so many students they had to be organised.

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

    • funds were always lacking for extra courses however my direct manager and mentor did try their best to develop my skills in other ways.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Whilst I had a great placement there I now want to try a different industry, however I would never rule out going back to IBM at some stage in my career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made lots of really great friends which I hope will stay friends for life.

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

    • Living in London is always going to be expensive, the salary mostly covered it though and we had a great social life.

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

    • Absolutely brilliant, a real social place from 5.30 onwards.

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

    • Not so much for girls, the boys could get involved with football.

    1/5
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Banking

London

August 2007

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