IT Application Services Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall very challenging and rewarding.

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

    • One of the most friendly places to work, not only did I feel extremely welcomed but I felt trusted and valued.

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

    • My manager in particular took an active role in my personal development throughout the year, to make sure I can evolve and be the best I can be.

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

    • At times I would have been extremely busy, ensuring that I got the work done within deadlines. However, with this placement you really do talk to your manager and make sure you are getting the right balance.

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

    • I was responsible for large projects where I proposed my findings to VPs within the leadership team. I was given a lot of responsibility - a lot more that I ever thought I would!

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

    • I have learnt so much more skills within this one year placement then I believe I could ever have learnt during univeristy. These skills are invaluable, and I believe the soft skills a long with formal qualifications like ITIL will put me in a strong position for my final year at uni and also future job applications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed working environment, no closed offices just smart working. Regular pub lunches and socials in London. Never a dull moment.

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

    • Could have been organised better, the previous placement students helped us with our transition when starting GSK - really did depend on how well the previous students in the department could 'hand-over'. There were induction sessions but I believe more support during the initial couple of months would have been beneficial.

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

    • I gained my ITIL foundation qualification, other colleages were put through expensive advanced Excel training if required. If there was a need, or you wanted to develop in an area training and development was encouraged.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Currently the IT graduate programme is under evaluation so it is slightly un-clear what the process will be when I apply. Other graduate programmes are very appealing with 8 month rotations and competitive salary.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was an independent programme at GSK called IP Unite, where there was a team of Industrial Placement students who would get together and organise socials. This was extremely effective. Socials included a boat party along the Thames, elite clubs in London and Firework nights.

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

    • As it was london it was extremely expensive.

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

    • London nightlife is pretty awesome.

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

    • There were sports clubs outside of work, I also cycled 28 miles for our 'Orange Day' where you take a day off work (still paid!) and do something for charity - that was pretty fun. Other than that I was involved in organising departmental events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Information Technology

London

July 2013

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