Business Controls Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working in the environment. The role however wasn't for me.

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

    • My work was quite independent so didn't get too much feedback / support on my work.

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

    • Placement managers were great supervisors. My task manager could have been more help.

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

    • Very varied. Busy one minute, and quiet the next. Helped learn about organisation and time management though.

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

    • I was in charge of the role I did, but I didn't feel there was much 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?

    • Good skills learnt which will help in my final year. Time management / organisation, as well as a feel for what it would be like to work in business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Working with other placement students made it more enjoyable.

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

    • Very well organised, placement managers are always on hand to help.

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

    • A lot of courses can be taken to improve employability / skills workshops throughout the year too.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Feel it is difficult for anyone to achieve a job here as a Graduate, regardless of if you have worked here or not previously.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Portsmouth is a good student town, and rent is alright.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Student nights during term time etc

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

    • If you wanted to, you could get involved

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply

South East

May 2014

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