Software Group Sales Operations Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great year because it wasn't easy - the first six months were hard, but working through that was what I'm proud of an made the year very worthwhile.

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

    • There really was a kind atmosphere for the most part - nearly everyone I did work for took the time to say thanks. My colleagues went out for drinks a few times, and I was quite friendly with my manager.

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

    • I was lucky I had a good task manager that took time to sit down with me and suggest ways I could improve. However, the 'career manager' you report to, was not as helpful.

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

    • This was very good bordering on too busy. You could have had less work but I did volunteer for extra responsibilities.

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

    • This increased through the year once I proved I delivered good results. If you made yourself known to the right people, you got good 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?

    • Very good. I feel much more prepared for a graduate job now.

    4/5

    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?

    • It was fairly well structured with three training sessions during the year, and 2/4/6/9/12 month reviews. If anything the review write-up process felt a bit laborious. I was a bit disappointed my career manager did not know many of the answers to basic HR questions I had as a student.

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

    • This was ok - the foundation scheme you're employed on invest in you for three training sessions but they were not open to much more.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good social scene with the large student and graduate population

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

    • Expensive but I was in London so it was worth it!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • There were volunteering opportunities but no sports teams etc. that I found.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales

London

July 2013

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