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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Really enjoyed it.
I felt very welcomed
Great support from my line manager and colleagues!
Some days were rather quite
I feel I could have be given a lot more responsibility
My work was not always directly related to my current degree but it has definitely equipped me with new skills that will help me significantly in the near future.
The Company
Sometimes it could get really really quite.
Generally well organised
GSK is all about your personal development and you will have access to everything you need in terms of training.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Securing a future job within the company is rather difficult. The process is too intense and the company has a set limit of intakes.
The Culture
A very good balance.
Living cost were generally ok. Not overly expensive nor too cheap. As for socialising there are many to choose from!
What nightlife?
Yes, football sessions 3 times a week which thoroughly enjoyed! :)
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
London
June 2013