Category Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience and now fully set to kick start a career once I have graduated

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

    • Most colleagues treat you no differently to permamant staff. As with all jobs there are some who don't trust IP's level of work

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

    • Very lucky with my 2 line managers, gave so much time and dedication towards benefiting not just this year but my future development.

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

    • As busy as you made yourself. Work was always there if you were willing to put yourself forward.

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

    • Worked with customers on a daily basis. Sometimes a lack of trust but on the whole a good level of responsibility.

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

    • Huge advantage over those who go straight through to third year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to a re-structure in the business and some ruthless corporate leadership, the atmosphere has dropped low recently. Before this however it was excellent.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was your responsibility to find things you needed. Not very organised for new starters but people always happy to help with resource.

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

    • Excellent levels of training and future development plans to help you get the most out of the year.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Due to the re-structure there are no longer entry level roles in my field.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good core group but to many people living from home.

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

    • Very tough. West London very expensive for everything.

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

    • Coming from Newcastle its probably unfair to compare... but average at best.

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

    • Opportunities to represent the brands at university occasions and sport tournaments

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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