UKI Software Group Acquisitions Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Had an amazing year and really enjoyed the role and company.

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

    • Worked with an amazing team- Incredibly supportive, and helpful whenever you needed them.

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

    • Had support from not only my manager, but also a career manager during my year.

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

    • My role had fluctuations of busyness due to the what stage of work we were at and how many projects were announced.

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

    • Given a lot of responsibility due to being a very mobile workforce so could be in an office without my team quite a lot. They counted on me to do my own work and be proactive in searching for more to do.

    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 skills workshops provided and lots of online learning. Learnt a lot of transferable skills which will help graduate role search.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • In an office with a lot of other placement students, so great for socialising, but during end of quarters, office environment was very serious.

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

    • A separate team at IBM run these schemes, and they are generally good, some improvements could be made.

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

    • Lots of training available, and workshops during the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • You have the chance to apply to the Graduate scheme, in advance of them opening up to the rest of the candidates who haven't done a placement with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of placement students in the office, so plenty of people to meet and socialise with!

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Housing is reasonable as long as you share with other placement students, but nights out can be expensive if you go to Central London all the time.

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

    • Only a few places near the Bedfont Lakes office, but can travel to Central London quite easily.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a ski club which organises a trip, and the IBM clubs which give you the opportunity to buy cheaper tickets to events throughout the UK.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Audit, Business Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations

London

October 2013

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