Global Procurement Business Controls Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really good experience working in a large corporate firm. Gives a breadth of experience.

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

    • I did feel my role was important as it played a vital part in my team. However, IBM is a big organisation so it can be hard to see how what you do contributes to the bigger picture and others work.

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

    • At the beginning of placement, all the acronyms and the work load can be confusing. Everyone was very facilitating and helpful if I ever had any questions and concerns.

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

    • There are quiet periods, but there is always work if you ask for it.

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

    • You are given a lot of responsibility in managing your own time and your own tasks.

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

    • The work ethic that I will take from placement will help me in my studies (the 9 to 5 perspective). Beyond that, it has given be an insight into an organization with great graduate opportunities and an insight into what I might want to do in my future (be it along the lines of my placement year or not).

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to flexible working, the office is often very quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, welcome talks with health and safety greetings. Previous students ready to give a indepth handover on the arrival of new placement students.

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

    • I have developed a lot on my placement and IBM have Personal Development Managers who help with this.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • The IBM graduate scheme is attractive as it is flexible and you get 2 years in Foundation whereby you can find what is right for you and your future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a number of placement students within IBM so the social aspect of a placement here is good.

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

    • Live and work in Portsmouth. Cost of living isn't too high.

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

    • It is a student area so the nightlife is good.

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

    • Due to there being a number of placement students and it being an area populated by university students, there where things to get involved with outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2015

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