Early Talent Recruitment Co-ordinator Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was really enjoyable

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Despite being incredibly busy people, all my colleagues were really kind and offered to help whenever I needed it

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

    • My manager was very supportive

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

    • I was incredibly busy and had to respond to work very quickly, however this was great in terms of my development

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

    • I was given full responsibility for the recruitment of over 50 people. It was great,

    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 developed numerous skills that will be invaluable to me in the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a serious environment as I worked alongside very senior people

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, they have been looking after large numbers of placement students for years at GSK

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

    • There wasn't too much personal development. I attended a leadership course, however most development was learnt on-the-job

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • We have the opportunity to be fast-tracked to assessment centre for the Graduate scheme. I have also met a large amount of contacts that should increase my chances of getting a job at GSK in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Hundreds of placement students meant there was a great social scene

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

    • London isn't as bad as everyone makes out as long as you know where to go!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Endless bars and clubs in London

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

    • You could take part in charity events

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Human Resources, Recruitment

London

August 2013

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