Associate Study Manager Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Work was highly varied and enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were incredibly friendly and supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Plenty of support and training provided. Lots to learn but never felt unmanageable.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Workload is variable, in peaks and troughs. Amount of responsibility depends to some extent on own initiative.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gained some incredibly useful transferable skills — communication, time management, networking, professionalism. Overall a very enjoyable and valuable experience.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Open, friendly, lots of "extracurricular" activities and initiatives.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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