Business Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • This was a great placement that enabled me to experience what it is like to work for a non-I.T company - It was engaging, challenging and rewarding.

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

    • Never patronised but given time and space to grow into the role.

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

    • from day one GSK makes it clear you have people who you can chat with, there is a clear network of people you can contact throughout the business - from line managers through to Director's / VP's.

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

    • Throughout the year, my workload probably leveled off as an 'average' workload. This meant that some weeks I could get on with UNI work or take online courses, but then some weeks I was working past 6pm. Bare in mind that I often had to find my own work - it will not be handed to you on a plate and so you must be motivated!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was surpirsed by the freedom and responsibility I was given. My responsibilities ranged from managing quite large budgets, events, people and projects. Throughout many of the projects, I defined the plan, the deliverable and any follow up or strategy to grow the deliverable inside of the business.

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

    • Techincally i was able to grow, but most importantly I was able to gain experience of working in a large organisation. I have gained business etiquette, understanding how many different functions within a business can operate and also how I.T as a service is operated within a non-technological company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great banter, chat and fun and games to keep employees morale high and improve teamwork.

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

    • No huge stutters as I joined & although the management of your placement is handled externally by an agency, this performed much better than I expected.

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

    • I didn't have any offical or costly training courses provided; this is because it didn't really apply to my role. However, I know that most other I.T students have completed ITIL training and some have completed PRINCE2.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Great company ethos!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plently of other placement students to socialise with. Also a great grad commuinity that are very welcoming!

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

    • Managed to grab a house share so worked out well.

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

    • Small town with not a great nightlife.

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

    • Great volunteering opportunities with GSK.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology

London

June 2013

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