Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very worthwhile year. Colleagues were great fun and motivating environment to work in

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

    • Felt very much a part of the team. Didn't feel like I was an IP. My work and skills were highly valued.

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

    • Had two different managers during my year, two very different people with different approaches. But both supportive, one more than the other.

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

    • Generally always had a steady flow of work to deal with. On odd occasions, I had either too work to deal with or not enough to deal with, but generally the work flow was good.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a lot of responsibility. Makes you feel valued and appreciated. Also gives you the chance to learn new skills and suggest new ideas.

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

    • Used some basic maths knowledge, but most importantly learnt key life skills such as time management, communication, teamwork, using my initiative etc. I believe these will help me greatly when looking for a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Team mates were great fun. Varied ages, but there were 2 other IP's in my team. Always having a joke and had several team nights out. Made the placement so much more enjoyable.

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

    • For the most part, well organised. Had a few issues initially getting set up.

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

    • Did several online courses which helped support the work I was doing however I think there was potential to invest more in this. I didn't receive a PDP which I think would have been useful.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied to their Graduate scheme through the fast track process that is available to IP's. However I think there would be a possibility to get a job anyway if this didn't work out based on various conversations with my manager and other colleagues.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of other IP's in my office so was good to meet other people from different areas. However since I didn't live locally it made it more difficult to socialise.

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

    • I didn't live near the area I worked in so can't really comment.

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

    • Again, can't really comment on this.

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

    • There seemed to be plenty of sporting activites, religious activities and other activities available.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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