Communications Assistant Consumer Healthcare Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I was given the chance to explore and grow my interests which meant everyday was interesting and challenging

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

    • I was fully involved in all aspects of the job and trusted far beyond my expectations

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

    • Colleagues were happy to sit down and discuss improvements on work you had a go at

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

    • In cases where I didn't feel busy enough I felt comfortable to ask colleagues for more work and even had the chance to explore complete separate elements of the company

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

    • I felt like my contribution was truly valued

    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 asked for advice on my studies and development colleagues of all levels were happy to sit down and discuss prospects with me

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to an expanding team the atmosphere was great, lively and fun.

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

    • My placement was set out very well, I occasionally had to ask for a progress check but I have no complaints at all. As I was leaving significant improvements were being made to improve the placement scheme

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

    • Colleagues always had the time to help with improvements and suggest areas you could work on.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    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?

    • Both direct entry roles and the graduate schemes are definitely an option I will be exploring

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As there are 95 students based in the office I was working in there was always something going on

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

    • Not cheap but living in such close proximity to the center of London I didn't expect it to be cheap

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

    • So many different places to go out from big clubs to small bars and pubs. Great selection of restaurants as well.

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

    • You didn't have to look far at all

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG, Pharmaceutical, PR & Communications

London

August 2012

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