EMEA Marcom sourcing buyer / Procurement Client Co-ordinator / SouthWest One Procurement Buyer Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • This was a great placement, apply to IBM!

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

    • 99% of colleagues are there to help if you need it.

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

    • Have a professional development manager as well as a normal manager, this helps for development.

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

    • Extremely busy having 3 job role.

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

    • I was in charge of numerous projects with a lot of responsibility on my shoulders.

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

    • Great, I have learned so much from this placement year, it was invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was ok, I was remote from my teams so I worked a lot over the phone internationally.

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

    • Having three jobs roles made this placement very intense and the work load was changing to be most effective.

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

    • The PDM was always there to help and develop you.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Extremely competitive for the graduate programme but I am hopeful.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was a great atmosphere!

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

    • Portsmouth was very cheap to live in.

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

    • It was ok, depends who is out!

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

    • yes there was numerous sports clubs etc to get involved in.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

July 2012

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