Service Specialist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a great place to work, fantastic people and the work was varied

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

    • Your good work was recognised.

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

    • Support was provided throughout the year by both line manager and higher management,

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

    • Took a while to get going at the start of the year but the work load increased and was perfect at the end of the year.

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

    • If you are willing to take on responsibility you will gain more and more as the year goes on.

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

    • I think the skills i developed were good working skills, and training to set me up in this specific role again however it didn't specifically align to the degree i was doing.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and open atmosphere, felt like i could ask anyone if i was unsure of something.

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

    • Was slightly slow at the start of the year through the handover process but after that it was well organised.

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

    • The company was very good for developing me, i was given every opportunity and more to develop my skills.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Hoping to secure a grad role or entry level job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene

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

    • London is very expensive when it comes to rent/ nights out/ taxis.

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

    • Generally you have to go into central london, not much near to work.

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

    • There weren't a lot of opportunities but if you specifically went to seek them then that might be different.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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