Technical Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • All-round an amazing experience, with many learning opportunities, fun things to get involved in and a great company to work for!

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

    • Very valued, being an active member of department.

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

    • Support was always on hand and whenever you needed help or advice, staff would be there.

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

    • There was always a project to get on with, but a good balance of work, fun and personal development.

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

    • My role being very diverse meant I worked on a wide range of projects facing off to multiple areas of the business. I was given substantial responsibility, with stakeholders often being higher management teams.

    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 placement was full of opportunity and daily challenges. I was trained in multiple aspects of problem solving/root cause analysis which has aided me considerably both in my role and daily life, giving me a systematic approach to dealing with my work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Often relaxed and we always had a laugh.

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

    • Good organisation, logistics and training plan.

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

    • Training was always available whether in the form of on-line courses or instructor led.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Opportunities are available with the GSK Future Leaders Programme and some direct-entry roles are available. Both very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Often a weekly or bi-weekly event organised amongst students. There was always something going on.

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

    • London is quite expensive

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

    • Never dull.

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

    • Always something to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

June 2013

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