Graphic Designer - Global Internal Comms Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Pretty good, wasn't blown out of the water, but very good overall

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

    • Hit and miss really

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

    • Very very good most of the time

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

    • Peaks and troughs really, but when I was really busy, it wasn't something I couldn't manage, just stay a bit later that day to get things done, people notice that.

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

    • I project managed a few things which was good experience seeing things through from start to finish.

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

    • Everything I've learnt on my placement are skills for life!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A very vibrant place, albeit busy, but fun at the same time

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

    • Everything ran smooth from what I experienced, a few days wait to get everything sorted, security pass, computer set up. But I suppose you can't expect it as soon as you walk in.

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

    • I wasn't forced to do training courses, but the option is there if you wish, none of the training courses were relevant to my role as its very specialised.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Not sure the corporate world is right for me and my role

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good

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

    • Its London so you can kind of get an idea from that, you can get reasonable rent for housing with a bit of searching.

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

    • Not much going on in Brentford itself, but lots of places around and close by that are very vibrant

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Quite alot, ranging from sports teams to volunteering.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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