Software Engineer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It's a good job, but it's challenging!

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

    • All the IP students get on great!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a lot of start-up help, and help is there when I need it but I've been left to get on with what I'm doing independantly.

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

    • Working the way GSK does has its benefits. If something's getting too much, take a break, have a walk, get a drink! The hours were quite flexible so you can fit in when you want to do it.

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

    • As mentioned before, my initial project was completely my own!

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Other students were great and kept the place alive!

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

    • They have a lot of students so they know what they're doing.

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

    • I've been on multiple training courses already, and more booked in for the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    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?

    • It's good, and it's competitive to get a place, but for a personal choice I think I'd like to try a company within the IT sector.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not just your own site we're we did a lot, but all sites had meetups too for nights out and paintballing etc!

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

    • Living in Brentford/Chiswick was expensive and took the majority of my monthly paycheck.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Just jump on the tube to central london!

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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