Communication and Events Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • - Great employability experiences. - Offer a great range of opportunities outside your role. - Excellent social life

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

    • - Very friendly. However not very close socialable with my team as they are alot older. Out of work hours I socialise with the other placement students and graduates.

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

    • - Management supported me well at the start ( when settling in). - Fantastic to have a Task Manager and a Personal Development Manager.

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

    • Role varies depending on the time of the year! However I always fins something to do e.g. shadowing.

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

    • A good amount for a placement student - although I would of liked more!

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

    • - Developed presentation, communication and innovative skills by my job role and other activities - that will help at university and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good! However we know when to stop and get on with work when we are busy!

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

    • Outstanding organisation!

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

    • Again...Outstanding!

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

    • Very appealing...with the excellent opportunities to develop yourself!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Close to perfect! We socialise at least once a week!

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

    • Very expensive....though it's London!

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

    • Love the German bars in London!

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

    • We play 5 aside regularly

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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