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Business Operations Analyst Review

at IBM

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

London

Review Submitted: June 2026

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Present during consulting onboarding sessions for new joiners on their first day.
Complete Right to Work (RTW) checks.
Schedule Market PRR and SRR meetings in relevant calendars.
Assist with the distribution of contractor IDs.
Provide general support and guidance to new joiners during their first few days

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, I was given a high level of responsibility during my placement, along with the flexibility to explore areas beyond my core role. This allowed me to gain a broader understanding of the business. Being trusted to take ownership of tasks while also having the freedom to learn across teams was what made the placement valuable.

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?

Developed both new and existing skills. Gained hands-on experience with tons of IBM software, improved my Excel skills, and programming knowledge. Strengthened my communication, presentation, and professional working practices.
The internal learning platform offers a wide range of courses and learning.

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?

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?

My line manager was very accommodating and provided consistent support throughout. However, there was a gap in early careers support due to my foundation (early careers) manager leaving a few months into my placement and being replaced later, which impacted the consistency of guidance in that area.

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?

3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture was very welcoming and supportive, especially for interns. There were plenty of social events for interns and the wider early careers community, which helped create a strong sense of inclusion. The atmosphere overall was approachable and friendly.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

4/5

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 enjoyed my placement overall. While it had its ups and downs, it was a great opportunity to learn more about myself, develop my skills, and gain Invaluable experience in a professional environment.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

4/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to IBM

From experience, be authentic and let your personality come through. IBM isn’t just looking for technical skills or experience, they’re looking for young people who bring curiosity, collaboration, and individuality.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at IBM

4/5

Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?

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