GBS Operations Effectiveness Team Member Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Although the role itself was mainly admin based there was plenty of room to adapt and increase my role. I learnt the real value of networking as it enabled me to get in touch with new people and get involved in different projects. Am really keen to get a place on the graduate scheme. Brilliant company to work for if you want to get ahead of the crowd.

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

    • My team were more like my friends than my collegues. To be honest all IBMers are really approachable. You can meet almost anyone for a coffee to talk about their role.

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

    • There was a certain degree of support but not enough to be suffocating. My manager came in once a week to sit with me but the rest of our contact was virtual.

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

    • Many varied tasks.

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

    • We worked as a team supporting over 3 thousand practitioners.

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

    • I found this placement year with more use than the whole 3 years of my university studying! A view shared by many of my collegues...

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • In the office you're expected to work hard and be professional. Work nights out are a different story though!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised but flexible.

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

    • They invest in your potential to be a future IBMer.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Cracking nights out!

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

    • I was based in London which is always going to be more expensive. However as a paid internship with a little budgeting you can afford to go out.

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

    • It's London. What more do you want?!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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