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Top Account Field Marketing Specialist Intern Review

at IBM

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Waterloo, London

Review Submitted: July 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
It changed every day, between running events, creating content, driving social media campaigns, managing our assets and developing relationships across our teams, consulting, technology and clients. It was a busy role but very fulfilling.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was fully trusted and incorporated into my team. I led and managed my own events, and I was trusted to support other campaigns.
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?
I have developed all of my soft skills and completed over 80 hours of online training courses in different technology, working styles and management skills.
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?
4/5
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?
I had two managers, one foundation manager and one task manager, that supported my every need and always answered questions. I also had support from my team and colleagues, who also encouraged me to push myself. I also formed a very strong early professional network that will continue outside of work.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It is a people driven company and it shows. I have never been mistreated and always been supported. Everybody wants to support and learn from eachother.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
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?
I extremely enjoyed my internship and I would recommend any IBM placement scheme to students looking to be supported and inspired.
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
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to IBM
You can always learn more and apply with the perspective of what you can learn and what you're passionate about. Don't be cocky!
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