Business Analyst & Operations Review

My role consisted of operational work, communications, event management, running the NPS Programme and leadership support tasks. On a day to day basis no day saw the same tasks which made it an exciting and fun role to be in. You have to be responsive and flexible to the tasks set by leadership.

Yes you are provided with a great amount of responsibility and treated as a true member of the team. This was one of my favourite parts of the role. Often you would act as project manager/lead and lead others. You were also consulted on your viewpoint continually by senior employees allowing you to add true value.

Yes I have learnt multiple new skills throughout my year. IBM has great learning resources available to all of its employees. My role has strengthened my skills in communication, resilience, teamwork, flexibility and self motivation ( as you are provided freedom of choice in your role). I have also developed skills in courses such as:
- block chain
- agile thinking
- design thinking
- organisational operations and structuring.

In a online placement this was a concern of mine however both my managers provided continued support throughout. This could be in the form of advice, courses, training, mentoring etc. I was also provided a handover at the start of my placement were I was taught my role for 6 weeks by my predecessor which was very valuable.

It was difficult to tell online, however everyone i worked with and met were always supportive and friendly. The organisation often put on fun events for employees to connect through and adapted quickly to online working. The atmosphere was one of welcoming.

I enjoyed my placement significantly and would recommend it to others. Your placement will be what you make it, if you want to learn new skills you can! If you wan to change your role slightly, just ask. If you want to have responsibility and lead projects you will be empowered too.

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