IT Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very much.

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

    • Extremely valued- felt like a member of the team from day one and never any less important than the rest.

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

    • Everyone was great, from my line manager, to my colleagues within the office and across offices around the world.

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

    • Varied across the year.

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

    • That of any other member of the team- worked on different projects, some where I was in charge of the majority of it and some where I assisted.

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

    • A lot. I now have a real idea of how life is within the corporate world and how my skills from uni will come in handy.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, open plan- hot desking- everyone knew everyone.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Did in office training and the ITIL foundation course which the company set up.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Would not mind returning- great company and love what they stand for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • IPUNITE allowed all placement students to interact

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

    • Commuting was expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much nearby, but central london is only a train ride away

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

    • Not much, but days out can be activities can be easily arranged

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

London

October 2017

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