Procurement Intern Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it when I had tasks to do

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly

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

    • My manager was really supportive

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

    • I didn't have enough to do sometimes

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had some key tasks to do but I usually got them checked for safety

    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 had a really broad overview of business which will no doubt be useful for life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really chatty and there was lots of socialising

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

    • Well organised

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

    • It was good, but good be improved by sessions on e.g. presenting

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would take a job if offered but the graduate scheme is very competitive so I am unlikely to get a place

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene - lots of invitations and events

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

    • Good for London

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

    • A few pubs but no bars or clubs I know of in the area

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

    • Lots of sports clubs etc

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Purchasing and Supply

London

August 2013

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