Sustainable Software Summer Sales Intern Review
at IBM
Internship (1 Month+)
Sales
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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 role was to support NCA mainly. This involved research on client profiles & sending out emails, listening in on client calls & a big part was a social media campaign. We created infographics, podcasts & videos to promote IBM as a sustainable software brand.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I believe that I did, I was in charge of the social media campaign, along with a team member which allowed us to develop our own ideas & use our creativity. I also was in charge of reaching out to many new clients, based on my own research & findings.
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?
Yes, I think the main skill I have developed is technical knowledge given that I have learnt a lot about the sustainable software portfolio. I have also developed my presentation skills & gained really valuable feedback which I have taken onboard. Communication is something that I have also gained huge confidence in, given that I have been in situations where I have spoken to a large audience & general communication with my team.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of support throughout my internship. Whenever I had a question, I felt comfortable asking anyone for support and I always felt welcome by everyone.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was very inclusive, everyone was super friendly & I felt welcomed by everyone. The atmosphere was always very positive, with everyone very open to having conversations throughout the day in the office.
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?
5/5
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?
My internship experience was amazing, I could not fault it! I definitely feel that I learnt a lot more than I expected, and I definitely developed key skills which I will take on into my future career. I met some amazing people and I hope to stay in touch with everyone!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
Just be yourself, be confident & don't doubt yourself and your abilities. Make sure you research the company & show your understanding throughout interviews. Also, make sure you show your personality & really explain why you would be ideal for the role.
