SAP Consultant Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I was given the freedom to pursue the work that I wanted to to within my team. I was given some industry certified training and gained plenty of insite into the company. Outside of normal IP work I was also given the opportunity to complete some charity work and team building events.

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

    • My team was highly qualified and despite me not being able to do the same work they do I had plenty to do and my work was valued.

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

    • There wasn't much support from my manager, having said that everyone on my team was happy to answer my questions and help me out when I needed it.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • For the first few months you can get a little bored but once you hit your stride there is a good balance.

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

    • I had the creative freedom to pursue the work I wanted and to approach it however I wanted.

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

    • My industry skills and increase in programming ability will definitely help me next year

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A few arguments break out however overall the office is extremely friendly and people love to talk to you if you give them the time.

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

    • The placement could have done with a little more structure as it was hard to get anything to do at first.

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

    • I have been given the opportunity to apply for a fast track graduate scheme and have also gained ITIL certification.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Although I didn't love everything about the organisation, I would definitely be happy to come back here and work here for a few years and the company invests time in it's graduate schemes.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Placement students frequently went on nights out and social events. We also had fairly frequent team meals.

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

    • Its London... rent costs a lot, alcohol is disgustingly expensive, but this is to be expected. You earn enough to get by comfortably.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Once again, London, a couple of tube stops away from the centre. Also there are plenty of pubs near work to go for a few in the week.

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

    • Sponsored paid charity days, team building events, social events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

London

June 2013

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