Sales Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the role however it was slightly repetitive, development would have made it more enjoyable and engaging.

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

    • Point of contact within the team, I was a valuable team member.

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

    • Good levels of support and guidance, this varied with a change in manager halfway through my year.

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

    • Varying working load day by day as I was supporting the weekly cadence system.

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

    • Good levels of responsibility were given so I could show my capabilities.

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

    • Definitely skills for life, it has made me a more employable and contentious individual.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes a lonely atmosphere as half of my team were located in a different office.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good, also worked on developing personal skills to make us more employable in general.

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

    • The Foundation team provide excellent levels of support and guidance.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately I did not pass the IPAT numerical reasoning test however I would like to apply to work for IBM in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very large and good community of placement students.

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

    • Lower than other london locations.

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

    • Good night life in many locations close by.

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

    • A few sports available.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Sales

London

June 2014

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