STG Field Marketing Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Really worthwhile year with lots of opportunities available due to being such a large, international company.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Busy. Placement students are given real responsibility so you generally are a crucial part of your team.

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

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

    • Not necessarily applicable to my degree studies but the experience will be invaluable for my future graduate career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly atmosphere and more relaxed than I expected of a corporate company. Can ask anyone a question and they will be willing to help.

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

    • Structured with regular reviews with management.

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

    • Education training courses available on a wide range of topics to suit your skills and interests.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really fun student community in IBM especially in busier locations of Portsmouth and London. This is what attracted me to IBM and I still believe this is one major benefit of IBM as a student employer.

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

    • Fairly standard housing prices in Portsmouth for student housing ~£75/wk. Nicer area of Southsea to live is a little more.

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

    • Ok but considering Portsmouth a university town not that much to keep amused for a year. Gunwharf Quays nice bar/restaurant area by sea.

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

    • University town so local clubs/societies. Good travel links to Isle of Wight (festivals), Southampton, Brighton and London etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2014

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