Logistics planner Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable, however a lot of hard work (which is understandable)

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

    • Everyone at GSK throughout the year have been amazing and made me feel right at home

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

    • I had guidance where I needed it, however being apart of a big company it is understandable that I wasn't given support all the time.

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

    • sometimes there was l;ack of work during the year

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

    • I had quite an important project which involved alot responsibility

    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 will take the practical knowledge that I have learnt today into my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always quite lively, however this sometimes got in the way of the work

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

    • The organisation was quite structured, however it was often quite loose in terms of what i was supposed to be doing

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have been on training and learnt where i could but i feel there could have been more done

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been given a fast track through to the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was okay, howver nothing was done through the company it was all done personally

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • cost of living was understandable given the area i was located and socialising was good

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

    • Had to travel to the nearby city centre

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

    • Yes i joined many sports clubs outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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