Business Operation Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2/5
  • The Role
    1.8
  • The Company
    1.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • THe placement was good but you need to consanly look for a job and get your name out there. Also the support system to come back to the company after graduation is hardly any

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

    • valued by the immidiate team not so much by the business

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • constant support but not alot of guidance

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • not at all Had to make myself busy by finding a task

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • not alot if you dont do your task someone can easily do it for you did not feel like an integral cog

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • not alot

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • good fun

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

    • not very structured they have you in and then look for things to do rather then have projects ready for you

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • not alot

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • None no special treatment how well ou perform

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • don't know

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

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2013

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