Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very glad I did a placement year

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

    • Felt part of the team - not just a years placement student

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

    • Provided good support and additional advice on future career paths etc.

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

    • Due to the nature of the department there were big fluctuations sometimes I could be very busy other times not as much - but it balanced out

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsible for my own project - making decisions on how it progressed and managed day to day work.

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

    • Invaluable experience, learnt more in the years placement than I have over three years at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere

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

    • Project depended on what was a priority at the time so initially was a bit slow to start.

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

    • My supervisors were very keen to aid my personal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Currently making people redundant in my department.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always things going on at evenings and weekends - 100+ students on site.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home.

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

    • I lived at home an hour away.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Didn't really look into this.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

East of England

June 2013

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