Commercial Manager Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time working on an account and being in a client facing role.

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

    • My managers were very supportive and I was treated like an equal on the account. I was given a lot more responsibility than I thought a placement student would receive.

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

    • My managers were all supportive and ensured I was able to pick up new responsibilities at my own pace. They gave me the opportunity to try out tasks and learn more about areas that I wanted to focus on in particular.

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

    • At times when covering for managers I was very busy. However I enjoyed the challenge and the amount of responsibility I was given.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility as I progressed through my placement year and demonstrated what I was capable of doing. I believe trust gained through the placement and my ability to work under pressure enabled me to be given more responsibility at a faster pace.

    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 think the skills I have developed will help towards my career and ensure that I am able to settle in a lot quicker than if I had not carried out a placement year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My office had a great atmosphere and was constantly busy. The employees on the account and the client were all very friendly and it was nice to work in that office.

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

    • There are a lot of roles within IBM so each placement is set up in a different way. However with the help of my task manager I was set up quite quickly on the account.

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

    • We were given a lot of opportunity to enrol in courses and education. A few of these education materials were mandatory.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I do plan on applying back for a Graduate scheme. However you still have to go through the normal application process.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of placement students at IBM so you do have a chance to socialise and meet up after work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London can be an expensive place to go out

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Yes you could enrol in activities out of your own role

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking, Human Resources, Logistics and Operations, Business Management

London

May 2014

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