HR Reporting Specialist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was really good, obviously sometimes I had to do operational work but everyone has to do it.

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

    • I was valued as much as every other graduate or experienced worker

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

    • I had 1:1 with my manager every two weeks and she always listened to my proposals

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

    • It varied a lot depending on the period

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

    • Part of my team (including my manager) moved to a different project so my collegue and I were left to run the team

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

    • It helped me choose my path

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone really friendly, many young people

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

    • Everything had been organised in details prior my arrival, the handover was very smooth

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

    • I was allowed to take part to conferences and shadowing days for personal development

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to come back some day

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made a really good group of friends

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

    • West London is an expensive area to live in

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

    • Only a couple of local pubs in the area but central London is only half an hour away

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Mainly sport related, Tennis club, Squash league

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

London

June 2013

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