Network Delivery Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Could not ask for a better Placement, The job was brilliant and exactly what I wanted to do/ carry on doing when I finish University!

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

    • They were like a Family everyone was so helpful, My Boss and our team were brilliant and so flexible with what you wanted to do and achieve in your placement year.

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

    • I was given support throught the process but I was also given space to develop too.

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

    • Better to be busy than Bored!

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

    • Once I had settled in and picked up the basic skills for my job I was given more and more responsibility until I had my own projects and work to complete for clients,

    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 have learnt so much on placement I feel I am going back to uni with a very good footing for my final year!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone throughout the department had a sense of humour and was very helpful, we often went out for drinks after work to socialise.

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

    • GSK was very organised I had no problems with them but the agency they were using SRG took a long time to get our pay, holidays etc organised and were still making mistakes even at the end of the year.

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

    • Depending what area of the bushiness you were in there are different opportunities to suit your career progression.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fingers Crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone throughout the department had a sense of humour and was very helpful, we often went out for drinks after work to socialise.

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

    • We lived In London so it was quite expensive, our salary did cover it all though.

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

    • London!

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

    • There were loads of opportunities but it all depended on your workload if you could fit them in, I was happy working my socks off.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical

London

October 2012

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