Industrial Placement - Business Anaylst IT Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The people and working environment was very nice however it was somewhat slow paced for me.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone values the work you are doing and they are always very complimentary on what you produce.

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

    • My manager and team were fantastic, great mentor and the advice they have given me will stand me in great stead for the future.

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

    • Not busy enough in general. The work sometimes was difficult to complete too as requirements were not clearly stated.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • An average amount fo responsibility. I would have expected more but then again I was only on a placement.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the main thing it gave me was even more of a work ethic. Perfect for my return to final year at university.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very nice the people were extremely polite and were always willing for a chat or to give advice.

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

    • The placement was organised to an adequate standard however things could have been improved with start of our placement.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Fantastic! I completed my ITIL Foundatiion V3 course. Industry wide recognised.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great job and prospects but too much of a slow environment for me...

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Average social scene but I think this is due to the fact the offices are in West London.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive for Greater London - you could find a place of the same standard in Central.

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

    • Very poor nowhere to really go after work other than for a quiet pint...

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Orange Day - we held a day helping a local charity.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

September 2012

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