Global Marketing and Communications Consultant Review
at IBM
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing, Business Management
London
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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 core role is a Global Marketing & Communications consultant for the iX Global Team. My responsibilities involve leading on the strategy and delivery of IBM iX Global Communications - covering Jennifer Quinlan’s (Global IBM iX – CT Lead) bi-weekly iXccelerate newsletter sent to 15,000+ people, Slack Posts, w3 page, Content+ & Ad Hoc Comms – driving IBM’s and iX’s culture globally.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
IBM is a an amazing company for young professionals! You get given responsibilities and trust from senior members, which is very important for young professionals who have just started their career journey.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt so many various different skills and got certificates/digital credentials for them thanks to IBM's positive learning culture. Some skills I developed are Gen AI skills, time management, presenting and public skills as well as my confidence overall!
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?
4/5
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?
Interns were supported during the whole placement from various places within the business.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
It was a very welcoming and friendly environment to work in.
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 placement had its ups and downs, which I think is completely normal for such experience where you find your interests and motivation. Once I found my area of interest I thoroughly enjoyed my placement.
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
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
One valuable lesson I've learned during my placement is the importance of self-belief. It's easy to doubt our abilities, but I've realised that we're often capable of more than we think. So, my advice is to trust in your skills, be bold, and don't be afraid to speak up. Remember, you've been chosen to be part of the IBM team for a reason – own it and make the most of this amazing opportunity!
