Associate Study Manager Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • always busy with plenty to do, people are very friendly and approachable, company has a fantastic ethical approach to everything

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

    • put up for plenty of different pieces of work based on skill sets, took on a role which meant I was the one asked questions about a subject based on research I had done.

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

    • managers and other colleagues are very approachable and happy to help or give input, no question is too ridiculous to ask!

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

    • as with all jobs, there was a fluctuation on a day to day basis, however I have learnt plenty of time management strategies to deal with the busy days, and this allows me to have something to do on days where work would normally seem slower

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

    • varying levels depending on the project

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

    • fantastic life skills and office environment skills as well as time management for university work

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • good balance of work and play with some lovely people

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

    • excellent organization with plenty of opportunities to train in areas and shadow different departments.

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

    • every training opportunity is available to you, some are mandatory and the rest are pretty much up to you if you want to take them. the more you take the better your training record will look!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • plenty of graduate scheme opportunities as well as the ability for the company to keep your detail on record

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • other students are very sociable and likeable, i have made some great friends

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

    • London prices are hard for a student to swallow at first, but when you are being paid this is helped somewhat

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

    • London nightlife is fantastic with plenty of things to do, see and easy travel routes regardless of where you live

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

    • emails come in practically every day about various schemes, opportunities and days out for training, charity or further development that people have taken part in or are available to take part in

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical

London

June 2012

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