Networks Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing year working at GSK.

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

    • I was lucky to be part of a great, friendly and supportive team.

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

    • I have been given guidance and support from both my Manager and coworkers.

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

    • It was quite busy most of the times, but we all worked great as a team and it wasn't stressful at all.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, which my manager though I could handle but would be challenging enough.

    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 can not even describe how much I have developed my personality and skills. I have been given a great insight of the IT role in organisation. I have started my placement as a shy student and left GSK as a young, self confident professional.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was quite relaxed in the office.

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

    • GSK has a lot of industrial placement students,so the programme is really structured.

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

    • It is completely up to you! You need to go to your manager and ask for the training/courses you want to attend. If there is money left in the budget they will be happy to send you for the additional training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International 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?

    • GSK has a Graduate scheme, and IP students do get through the fast track.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was an IP unite group, which has organised a lot of social events and parties.

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

    • It is quite costly to live in London. Rent is expensive around the area too.

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

    • Words can not describe nightlife in London!

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

    • Not that many

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2013

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