Support Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the majority of the placement as all of my team were attentive and made sure I had a varied role so I could gain the most experience

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

    • My close team were very supportive, and I found this across the office. People enjoy seeing and working with a new face.

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

    • My manager had a lot of time for me and wanted me to achieve my best.

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

    • I was busy the majority of the time, there is always opportunities for work if you look for them.

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

    • My responsibilities at the end of the year were vast compared to at the start, apply yourself and you will gain the rewards.

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

    • Without completing the placement I would not be the well rounded employee I am now and have since gone on to gain a graduate role at another company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was generally upbeat. Cookie mornings and outings were organisied to keep morale high.

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

    • The placement was extremely well organised. The company knew how to get the best out of the placement for you and for them.

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

    • I was sent on courses on other sites to improve skills which benefitted me greatly.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I got through to the final round of interviews for a graduate job. Opportunity for future employment is there.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Strong social scenes on each individual site and the students also organised accross site socials privately.

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

    • Living just outside London was more economical. With the salary offered it was very comfortable.

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

    • The local nightlife was good and being close to London offered a wider array of options.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • With a social club on site there were lots of activities organised.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology

London

July 2012

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