Marketing Assistant Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my work placement with IBM - I was lucky enough to try out three different roles whilst working there. There are loads of opportunities to get out of the office and help out in the community, network with other people in the company and learn about yourself through training.

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

    • All of my colleagues have been great - they really value my work and are all so helpful!!

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

    • My managers have helped me a lot, they are always there to give advice and will help with any problems I have.

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

    • Some days I was busy, other days I had hardly any work to do. Towards the end of my placement I had lots of extra work to do which was a really great thing!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given set tasks to manage and be responsible for. I also found that the managers really trust you to manage your own work and work without their supervision which was great.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think that the skills I have developed whilst on placement have been more valuable than anything I have learnt whilst studying my degree. I also feel that my organisation and prioritisation skills will help me during my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere wasn't great in my base location as it was very quiet but the atmosphere in the main office in Southbank was great!!!

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

    • The placement objectives and assessment was made very clear.

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

    • There were a lot of planned training sessions for us to attend - I feel that I was able to develop my skills through this.

    4/5
  • 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
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am definitely going to apply back for Grad Scheme!!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was really good.

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

    • Pretty expensive in London.

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

    • Not like uni but pretty good.

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

    • Netball sessions organised, Corporate games etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

May 2015

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