Business Analyst/ Project Manager Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • - I have done two placements now and by far this placement was the most well thought and designed for IT students.

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

    • - I felt really valued, my Manager was overseas but I still had a great support network in the UK as well as the US

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

    • - I was helped through all situations that arrose on my placement from difficult conversations to my future career. I am still in touch with Management at GSK and still receive support from them through my University education.

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

    • - My work load was spread evenly throughout the year and as expected I had some days where my workload would increase/ decrease but if I ever felt it was too much/ not enough Management always welcomed the conversation.

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

    • - I was really trusted and had a great opportunity to manage a UK/ US project as well as working on other UK/ US projects with a high impact on the GSK community.

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

    • - The skills couldn't have helped me enough from the small things such as how to ask questions constructively to general growing up and becoming a more mature person.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • - The atmosphere was great, everything was really welcoming and we had departmental activities which I helped organise every month.

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

    • - Really well organised and the recruitment process ran for a good length of time allowing you to also focus on your University work.

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

    • - The firm allowed and paid for me to undertake my Prince2 and ITIL exam during work hours which has not only enhanced my CV but has given me a new skill set to take back into the workplace

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • - I will be returning to the company to undertake the Graduate Scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • - There were 45 IT students alone and around 200 in total over all sites so there were plenty of opportunities to socialise

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

    • - I moved towards London which was fairly expensive all though you don't have to opt for that

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

    • - Music for eveyone!

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

    • - There were a lot of sports clubs but I'm not too into sports!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2011

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