HR Global Support Functions Industrial Placement Review

It involves managing an email inbox, scheduling meetings as well as being involved in regular project meetings for projects such as award submissions, policy review projects and policy management.

I have learnt a vast amount of new skills including utilizing new digital software such as outlook, Microsoft teams as well as improving my existing knowledge of how to operate excel. Further to this I have gained an understanding of the operation of a global business as well as improving my confidence when engaging with new stakeholders and people higher up in the company than myself.

I have been given lots of responsibility, more than I expected over the course of my placement. For example, three months into my placement at GSK i was given the independence to run my own project, conduct my own research and engage with key stakeholders across the organization to write the first GSK Menopause Policy as well as the line manager guidance document to go with the policy.

Support and guidance was always available to me over the course of my placement. Within GSK an environment is fostered where there is the feeling that you can ask anyone for advice and guidance, regardless of yours or their position within the company. I feel this is a really positive culture and environment to start your career in as it has enabled me to gain information and insight from a broad range of people at differing levels in the company.

GSK has an extremely positive company culture and atmosphere. There is the feeling that everybody is equal and you can approach anyone for information or advice within the company, regardless of yours or their position within the company hierarchy. Furthermore, everyone within GSK seems to be happy and enjoy working for the company which further promotes a positive working culture and environment.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement for many reasons. Mainly the experience i have gained and the clarity I have gained on what sort of structure i want my future career path to take. In addition, the skills and increase in confidence and other interpersonal skills i have accumulated has been enlightening and something i will forever be thankful for over the course of my placement year. I have really enjoyed making new connections and expanding my network within the business environment.

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Be your authentic self throughout the interview and assessment process, people at GSK value authenticity and personality over foot perfect interviews and answers to questions as GSK has a real focus on diversity and social mobility within the workforce. Further to this, make sure to do your research of the company prior to the interview/ assessment center as there are some really exciting initiatives happening within the organization, and knowledge of these will set you apart from other candidates.