Communications Assistant Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Amazing, amazing experience. Loved it from start to finish

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

    • I spent more time with them than I did my family! Great guidance and support throughout

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

    • Great guidance and support throughout

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

    • Occassionally overworked but made the experience all the more rewarding

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

    • Given projects to manage, budgets to spend, the lot!

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

    • Going forward I would recommend GSK to anyone who is looking for a placement year. It has allowed me to develop on key skills learnt at uni and develop a range of new skills that will last a lifetime

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Loads of social events, lots of IP's (27 on my floor alone!)

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

    • GSK has a great setup, occasional IT issues but minor teething problems

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

    • Lots of training made available as and when appropriate

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Grad scheme looks amazing, could do with more exec roles

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • With 208 fellow IP's in one building I don't think I need to say much more!

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

    • In London so always going to be expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London ...

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

    • Sports, social, charitable, loads of opportunities

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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