IT Service Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The placement exceeded my expectations and has been a great experience which will surely help me in the future

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

    • I have got on extremely well with my colleagues, who did whatever they could to help my development. Furthermore, I was rewarded with a short term contract to continue working for the company, which made me feel even more valued by my colleagues.

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

    • My management were always happy to help answer any questions or provide assistance when required.

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

    • If I ever felt like I had the capacity to take on more work, my management would do their best to find something for me to work on, ensuring I was kept busy at all times.

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

    • I had a great deal of responsibility, dealing with colleagues of Director level and above on a daily basis.

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

    • The skills I have developed have acted as foundations for me to build upon in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • With the office being open-plan, there is always conversation and a real sense of community.

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

    • I was made to feel like a regular employee, showing the smooth performance of the placement scheme.

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

    • I was able to gain a qualification whilst on placement.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I have applied for the graduate scheme, for which several members of my management have said they will provide references if required.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular placement events/nights were arranged

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

    • Due to the London location, socialising was expensive. As I lived a long way away from work, it was difficult to afford to stay in London to socialise.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London is only a short tube journey away

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

    • There were several opportunities to take part in charity days etc.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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