System Support Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed the time so far here, as I've been able to be part of different projects and meeting new people. As well as developing my skills and gaining experience.

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

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

    • My manager has helped me with anything that I'm stuck on, For example if I'm stuck I'll be given advise on how to tackle it or be shown.

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

    • Most days I'll have something on, either working on projects or resolving tickets. On average I'll have 4 projects on the go. But some days will be quite and others very busy.

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

    • I've been made the product owner of a few applications and the technical lead as well. This means that if there is a problem I will be trying to sort it out.

    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 feel that the skills and training that I've got from this placement will help me towards my degree but even more my future. As I know understand the working environment first hand.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere and all round sense of happiness.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • I've been put onto a few training course, mainly at the beginning of my placement.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • possible graduate program

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

December 2009

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