Procurement Intern Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • Was given the right balance of responsibilty, trust and guidance in order to learn as much as possible in the right environment

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

    • Some issues with departments who are not used t working with interns, but within my department absolutely no problem

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

    • Encouraged to explore options and be proactive rather than continually ask for help, although help was always available

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

    • Always had something to do and was stimulated, but never felt over-worked

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of charity event and social occasions to get involved with

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

    • Efficient structure in place to deal with the many students that come through the company

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

    • I sent at least 15% of my time in formal training/tours/talks

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students in my department get on really well and spend plenty of time with each other outside of work. There is also the opportunity to connect with student from other departments and other locations globally

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Pharmaceutical, Purchasing and Supply

London

August 2013

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