IBM Consulting EMEA HR Partner Support Review
at IBM
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
2/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My responsibilities included organising team meetings with EMEA stakeholders, and generating weekly Hiring & Checkpoint reports, Low Performance and Scorecards metrics for both Growth Platforms (BTS & HCS) and each EMEA market.
On a monthly basis, I delivered the BTS/HCS HR BUR deck, involving 7 different stakeholders in the process. As part of my role, I was also involved in various projects such as building a Diversity Pyramid for BTS & HCS in EMEA.
On a monthly basis, I delivered the BTS/HCS HR BUR deck, involving 7 different stakeholders in the process. As part of my role, I was also involved in various projects such as building a Diversity Pyramid for BTS & HCS in EMEA.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During my placement, I found myself in a position of trust, handling various tasks that entailed working with highly sensitive data and presenting it to senior stakeholders.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Through various e-learning resources and practical experiences, I have acquired proficient hard skills, particularly in Microsoft applications like Excel and PowerPoint. Additionally, I have dedicated myself to enhancing essential soft skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, fostering curiosity, and nurturing a sense of community building.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My experience at IBM was a mix of highs and lows. During the initial six months, I received exceptional support, which greatly contributed to my growth and development. However, due to certain changes, the support I had previously enjoyed seemed to diminish in the latter half of my tenure. Consequently, I often found myself uncertain about the best course of action and struggling to connect with my managers for guidance and assignments, but unfortunately, my efforts went unheard. This lack of support significantly impacted my overall experience at IBM.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
3/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was fantastic! I was consistently surrounded by individuals who were not only eager to assist me but also exceptionally patient in guiding me, considering my newness to the team. Throughout my time there, the team consistently encouraged me to explore various opportunities and entrusted me with ownership of certain projects, providing unwavering support throughout my journey.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Overall, I firmly believe that my placement year at IBM was an exceptional experience. It was a period filled with numerous avenues for engagement, learning, and professional growth. IBM, as a company, went above and beyond to create an environment where employees like myself could thrive.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
I would highly recommend being proactive in seeking out opportunities to learn and grow beyond the scope of your assigned role while simultaneously immersing yourself in your designated responsibilities. IBM offers an abundance of avenues for its employees to engage, learn, and make a meaningful impact within the company and the broader community. However, it is incumbent upon each individual employee to actively pursue these opportunities.
