Foundation Business Administrator Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Whilst the work isn't exactly putting through great bid proposals, once you understand that you are an intern and they employ you for that purpose it is more than easy to find technically demanding work and stay busy.

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

    • My managers have 5 interns every year replacing the same job roles so we are valued almost as permanent employees.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • At IBM there is a dual-manager system with one manager solely responsible for your development/well being.

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

    • This can vary throughout the year and depending on the individual but I personally was able to keep busy most of the time.

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

    • There were a couple of other things I felt I could've taken on but I had a naturally cautious manager, otherwise was impressed by how important the responsibilities I was given were.

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

    • Certainly useful post uni in building experiences/skills such as teamwork and VBA. Employability through the roof.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun 99% of the time, even if one or two of the team-mates had a few annoying habits.

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

    • Very much luck of the draw. For me it was excellent, for others the system broke down and they had very little to do/overly demanding managers.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Tried to support development where possible but slightly tedious expense restraints made this difficult at times.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Plan to return next summer for an 8 week placement. Doubt I'd go back as a grad but that's to do with my future career aspirations rather than the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Winchester/Southampton is London prices without the London nightlife.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Winchester...

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Company invests a lot of time into employee welfare.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Recruitment

South West

May 2015

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