Consumer Packaged Goods Managament Consultant Review
at IBM
Placement (10 Months+)
Consumer Products/FMCG
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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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.
This year, I had the privilege of working as a Distribution intern, aligned to Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), collaborating with multiple clients within the Distribution sector and driving the daily operations of the CPG cluster and much more exciting opportunities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I successfully managed a diverse portfolio of client relationships, developed and executed pitches, and ensured client deliverables were met on target. Additionally, I played a key role in driving internal sales growth and revenue management, contributing to the organisation's overall success.
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?
Over the past year, I've undergone a significant transformation in my communication skills, and I've also acquired a wealth of knowledge about Generative AI, which has greatly enhanced my understanding of this cutting-edge technology.
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Throughout my placement year, I was fortunate to have a strong support network, comprising my foundation and task manager, as well as my colleagues, who all provided valuable guidance, encouragement, and collaboration, enabling me to thrive and achieve my goals.
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 organisation fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, where employees feel empowered to share ideas, take calculated risks, and grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
I had an incredibly rewarding experience during my placement, which not only offered me valuable opportunities for growth and development, but also allowed me to form lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals who shared my journey.
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
For early professionals considering a career at IBM, my advice is to have a clear understanding of your unique strengths and be able to effectively communicate them. Identify a specific area that genuinely fascinates you and be prepared to demonstrate how you can leverage your skills to drive success in a collaborative team environment.
