Business Operations and Education Co-Ordinator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Given a lot of responsibility within your job role. Always new opportunities that you can get involved in and all staff are approachable.

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

    • After a brief period where I was getting to know the business I was soon given opportunities to become involved in projects and also manage a project.

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

    • Generally very good and all staff are accommodating however my task manager was situated on a different site to myself making communication difficult at times.

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

    • Constantly some work to be doing to pass the time however I was not often required to work extra hours outside of my contract. If you want more work the opportunities are available.

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

    • Responsibility grew over time but ultimately afforded the opportunity to manage a project within the department.

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

    • Picked up invaluable skills and contacts and learnt many lessons about the workplace environment and how to best succeed within the business world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked in an office that is currently in the process of downsizing so a lot of moving around but atmosphere between colleagues is often light and fun.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of regular meetings with Personal Development Manager and seminars on maximising your time whilst on placement and in the future when on a graduate scheme.

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

    • Every quarter held a seminar event hosted by a senior management member with the opportunity to learn how they succeeded within IBM and tips on how to do it yourself.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Would be an outstanding scheme to become involved in. Currently going through an internal hiring process.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large group of interns so we were able to set up social events outside of work and at weekends.

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

    • Portsmouth area is generally pretty cheap though with IBM there are jobs all over the country so cost of living will vary.

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

    • Go to uni in Newcastle where there is a wealth of choices but Portsmouth is ok.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only activities set up by interns or other friendship groups.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2014

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