General Business & Channels Sales Operations Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The opportunities present were enormous and I was always challenged.

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

    • With the organisation being so vast this is a difficult question. My skills were valued and I was treated with respect

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

    • Regular review meetings, and clear progression guidance

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

    • Workload was unevenly distributed through the quarter structure but there was sufficient opportunity to take on new responsibilities and progress

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

    • I progressed and took ownership of the division I was supporting

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

    • Enabled me to put practical skills in conversation with theoretical knowledge. Left me in a good frame of mind to progress to third year with an eagerness to return

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Flexible work practices were available so some days the office could be quiet. On the other hand, you could work from home if required or attend different locations and work remotely

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

    • Very well, Foundation is a solid division

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

    • Online resources were available and I was placed on various training courses

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There is a clear progression route and IBM embrace people who want to do well

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant, a large volume of students were on placement, additionally the use of the latest collaboration software enabled you to instant message to stay in contact

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

    • London is expensive, however there were several towns close by that had large social scenes and were reasonable

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

    • The offices were in a office park in a area that would not be considered as a good night out! The local areas were great and good transport links

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

    • Tonnes! Great social aspect, and various opportunity to be involved in the community

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Logistics and Operations

London

November 2010

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