Network Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in the work place. However the job role was repetitive and constrained.

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

    • My colleagues were very helpful and friendly towards me throughout my placement.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisors/management took a distant role in supporting me throughout my placement, however my colleagues were more than helpful.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This fluctuated daily, some days could be extremely busy where the next could be very quiet.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given an adequate amount of responsibility that I would expect to be given in accordance to my job role.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learned valuable soft skills such as time management and organisation which I use for life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was fun at times. It was always relaxed.

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

    • The HR organisation was very well organised and executed and I have no complaints.

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

    • I feel like training and development in my job role was very limited due to budget constraints.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Job prospects are available through a Graduate scheme however I personally chose not to pursue this due to location.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many fellow placement students on placement with a great social scene.

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

    • As I was based in London the cost of living and socialising with relatively high.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As I was based in London there are hundreds of night life destinations, take your pick!

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

    • There were some opportunities to get involved with day out activities at the weekend.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2011

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