STG Business Operations - System x Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I was in a brilliant hard working environment, where everyone I came across was extremely friendly

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

    • Frequently given gestures of gratitude and rewarded

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

    • When I began my placement I was unaware of many of the processes, supervisors sat with me and went through each process until I became competent

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

    • My workload is flexible, so I can be extremely busy at times

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

    • I was able to run my own tasks, start my own projects and develop my own relationships (internally as well as externally)

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working and vibrant

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

    • There was a good structure in place and a development manager to help you progress. But I was given a lot of freedom too to work in areas that I wanted to

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

    • As well as training for my role, events/ days are set up for interns to build a strong career plan

    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

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I am extremely eager to get into IBM onto the incredible graduate scheme it has to offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A Facebook group is set up by IBM for interns to begin socialising. Frequent private events are set up where all interns are free to join

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

    • Very expensive living in London. However, many work colleagues would frequently take me out for team drinks

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

    • Incredible, but expensive (London)

    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+)

Business Operations, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Sales

London

May 2014

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