Marketing Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement at GSK!

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

    • Placement students are treated and valued like any other colleague

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

    • Guidance and support always available

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

    • Exciting and challenging projects

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

    • Assume levels of responsibility beyond expectations of any placement

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

    • Skills learned will help build foundations of career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive atmosphere, even in busy/difficult periods.

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

    • High level of organisation

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

    • Good induction programme

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In progress......

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was generally expensive. However not as expensive as central London

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

    • Within reasonable travel distance....

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities for sports clubs and social events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2011

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