Software Group Academy Consultant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic opportunity and I did really enjoy it, it just wasn't quite the right industry for me.

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

    • I am quite a shy person so it took a while to settle in, but once I had I really got on with everyone and they were all so friendly and helpful to me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I got a lot of support and IBM also has its own online training courses and advice which really helped.

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

    • Some days were very busy, but some days were a lot quieter. I worked in event organisation so when there was a period of no events it could get quiet.

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

    • At first I didn't have much because I was learning the ropes but once I was happy with what I was doing I organised my own group of events for which I was class manager and responsible for.

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

    • Although it wasn't quite the right industry for me, I took away skills that I will use again and again in my career. I learnt so much and finished so much more mature than when I started. Definitely a worthwhile placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • During the events I had a lot of fun, but things could be less entertaining in the office. It was small and everyone was friendly but most of the day was work, work, work and very few breaks.

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

    • Very good organisation. Some improvements could be made but much of our year was actually identifying them and working to improve them for the future.

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

    • There is a very good support team behind the placement students. They really try their best to support you throughout the year with regular meetings with your manager and other colleagues focused on career development.

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I might get a job with them again but it's not in the industry I want to work for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of the other students met up regularly and there were quarterly meetings where we would all socialise. A great emphasis was on keeping in touch.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so there was no change.

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

    • I don't do any nightlife activities.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We were encouraged to do volunteering and "give back" where we could do non-work-related activities. There was a good social club at work too.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Information Technology

South East

October 2013

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