Network delivery analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I found the whole experience very enjoyable, I was given a lot of opportunity to learn and improve on my skills. The atmosphere in the work place was nice, being around other placement students made it more relaxing. I felt that there was a lot of chances to try new things

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

    • My team treated me as if I was one of their own straight away, they seemed to rely on me straight away and offered support the entire duration of my placement which was nice, my manager was always around when I needed him and guided me when I was stuck

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

    • Whenever I needed asssistance my manager was there on skype and replied very promptly, he replied to all of my emails, made sure he followed up with me about any issues I had. He was always happy to sit in meetings with me and was happy to be cc’d into emails to be kept in the loop

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

    • I was given many projects throughout the year. I was constantly working, which was good, I was always Learning when I was working. I had a fair number of meetings throughout my placement, regular ones and some quick skype calls to sort out odd jobs or speak with my manager about the week.

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

    • I was in charge of lots of projects where I worked independently and was I’m charged or lots of equipment. I was also imvahrge of speaking with 3rd party companies.

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

    • I believe this place,met will help me with my final year project and has helped decide what I want to do when I’m older. I was placed on a few courses paid for ny gsk. This has let , me improve on ,y skills outside my work and my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very nice and friendly all round

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was left to my own devices to it was now I decided to do it

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

    • They put me on courses and had people teach my more on hands work

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

London

June 2018

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