EMEA DB2 Admin Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The actual day-to-day tasks did get a little boring after a period of time, but taking on other activities makes the role more varied. It's what you make of the placement - being proactive and looking for tasks really helps.

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

    • Everyone was very grateful for me taking on the Admin shift - over the xmas period several emails of gratitude were received.

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

    • My manager just left me to work at my own pace, but other members of the team were very supportive and always offered support where they could.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Day-to-day activities varied greatly, but mostly there was a lot of free time to fill.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some managerial duties and was responsible for contacting the customers.

    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 online training I received has helped me to develop my presentation skills greatly and I feel that my confidence has increased immensely. DB2 accreditations are a great addition to the CV and think they will give me the edge when applying for graduate roles.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was hardly anyone in the office - bu there were lots of students around to socialise with.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement scheme is brilliant! There's loads of support and training available and it was very well organised.

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

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • The opportunity to skip the first assessment center when reapplying for a graduate role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All students socialised and got on really well. There was the chance to meet students from all over the UK and several Christmas events were also set up as well.

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

    • Being on the outskirts of London meant that living in the area was quite expensive and the bars were expensive too (unless you went during happy hour)

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

    • 20minutes from central London.

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

    • Giveback is always offered around the UK and in many local schools.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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