Recruitment Coordinator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great environment to work in, lots of other placement students provide a good social scene, whilst the work on offer is interesting and challenging.

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, not just team mates but colleagues throughout the business.

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

    • Always able to ask for help and support if needed. Either from day to day manager or team, or through a manager dedicated to your progress.

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

    • Was always busy, there was never a time where I had nothing to do. The work was challenging but satisfying.

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

    • Asked to manage the recruitment for a particular scheme. Worked under very little supervision but was able to ask for help if it was needed.

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

    • Developed excellent communication, presenting and time management skills. Have also become a more confident person.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team was very friendly, although it was not as social as some of the other teams within IBM.

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

    • Manager dedicated to your development as well as a task manager.

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

    • Handover with previous placement student, constant on the job training. You will always be finding new things to learn about. It's a very interesting environment.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    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?

    • Around 250 placement students nationwide means that there is a brilliant social scene. Nights out, holidays, day trips etc.

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

    • Portsmouth itself can be quite cheap, accommodation can be found for as little as £50 a week. Certainly cheaper than living in London.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Wide variety of social clubs and sports teams, including football and cricket.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2010

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