IBM
Updated: 25 March 2020
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Company that promotes innovation
IBM is a company that helps employees develope their skill, so employees can stay relevant in a competative global market. At IBM employees are encouraged to become innovators and pioneers to drive the 4th industrial revolution.
Productive and informative
I started working at IBM with no sales experience and was taken aboard and taught sales skills with the IBM Sales School it was intense and demanding school I have ever experienced. They taught me about pricing, negotiating contract writing. The culture is diverse and impowering.
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Too Many Restrechments that didnt make sense.
IBM was a great company to work for however the retrenchments were bad. Basically my whole HR career was built at IBM. I had the opportunity to work with individual from across the Globe. My Manager at the time had high expectations for and I am glad our paths crossed.
Diciplined with excellent knowledge growth.
- A typical workday is 12 hours if not more based on workload for that day.
- A solid relationship between employees has to be maintained to stay up to date with what is happening.
- I have learned the value of a client and the most valuable thing a client can give you is time. In return you have to give something of value back.
- I enjoy the challenge that changes daily that keeps me being busy all the time.
- The most challenging aspects would be meeting deadlines. They can be delayed based on missing information.
- A solid relationship between employees has to be maintained to stay up to date with what is happening.
- I have learned the value of a client and the most valuable thing a client can give you is time. In return you have to give something of value back.
- I enjoy the challenge that changes daily that keeps me being busy all the time.
- The most challenging aspects would be meeting deadlines. They can be delayed based on missing information.
Productive workplace
On a typical day, an assistant would be required to ensure the diary for their respective client is up to date and that meetings have been confirmed with room bookings or even catering if required.
I have learned the importance of trusting my skills and judgement and as a result my clients were at ease when giving me tasks.
The most challenging part of my job at IBM was dealing with various time zones and languages from outside of Africa.
What I enjoyed about being an Executive Administrative Assistant at IBM was the various departments we serviced. I was exposed to different conversations around what IBM offers which opened my eyes to the world of technology.
I have learned the importance of trusting my skills and judgement and as a result my clients were at ease when giving me tasks.
The most challenging part of my job at IBM was dealing with various time zones and languages from outside of Africa.
What I enjoyed about being an Executive Administrative Assistant at IBM was the various departments we serviced. I was exposed to different conversations around what IBM offers which opened my eyes to the world of technology.
Pros
Opportunity for growth
Cons
No real support
Productive and Stressfull Environment
Throughout the stress and pressure, IBM is by far the best organization in terms of career growth.
Excellent career opportunities. Non compensated extra hours but great development opportunites
Excellent career opportunities. Non compensated extra hours but great development opportunites
Pros
Work from Home
Cons
Non Compensated extra hours
A typical day at work
I usually start my work at 7:30 am ,collaboratively plan my day and make sure that the most urgent work get done first before it can get busy.I learn that that starting early will relief a lot of stress that comes with eight hours work.well hen it comes to management they always want things done.I get along with different cultures at corporate
The hardest part of my job is when I can't find a solution for a problem I need to solve
The most enjoyable part of my job is when I can come up with solution and quick
The hardest part of my job is when I can't find a solution for a problem I need to solve
The most enjoyable part of my job is when I can come up with solution and quick
Pros
Free lunch
Cons
Long hours
Productive, fun and informative
Enjoyed working on a team helpful and driven to achieve together.
Had great team leaders I worked under.
Work energy was great, would collaborate with other departments selling their products
Had great team leaders I worked under.
Work energy was great, would collaborate with other departments selling their products
Pros
Working with an energetic team
Cons
Change in working role
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