Business Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • There was varied work and responsibility, plenty to keep me interested

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

    • My input was always valued and I felt part of the team

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

    • There was always support if needed and weekly meetings

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

    • It varied due to the nature of the work I was doing; some days there wasn't a lot on at all.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Plenty of responsibility, including leading a couple of projects

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

    • They will aid me greatly and help me specifically to work on other skills I will need

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere and with the number of students there was a vibrant student community

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

    • There was plenty to do and it was well structured over the year

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

    • There was limited training available to me but there was plenty of chance to develop yourself peronally.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I wouldn't mind going back but it would have to be for the right job and the right time

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was plenty of socialising going on with the students and always something to do

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

    • West London wasn't the cheapest place to live

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

    • Not great, but there were some decent pubs a short train away and London wasn't far

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

    • There were a lot of activities arranged by students and opportunities to do many things organised by the company, such as volunteering, nights out with sponsored organisations or 'orange days'

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Information Technology

London

November 2011

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