Business operations manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I've treasured this experience so much!

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

    • The labs have truly been a family to me, I love going to work!

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

    • I've received a lot of support but had to figure out early on how to do things by myself, something I've enjoyed.

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

    • I've been very busy, sometimes a bit too busy, but I don't mind too much.

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

    • I was pretty much running the labs!

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

    • I've learner so much about the professional world but also found out what I actually want to do when after uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I've loved the creative, interactive space I've worked in, it's so inspiring!

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

    • Very well done, I was lucky to get the role I got.

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

    • I've received training that has been meant for grads and I've received a lot of responsibility which has made me feel very valued by IBM.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I really want to come back on the grad scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It's been great socially, I have met a lot of friends for life during my time here.

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

    • It's London so it's been very expensive, but that hasn't stopped the socialising.

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

    • A lot of bars and pubs around the office and the office was central so easy to go somewhere.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As long as you put yourself out there there are plenty.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Business Management

London

May 2014

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