Summer Intern - CBS, Commercial Procurement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Good level of tasks.

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

    • Everyone is very nice, the company culture is definitely one of the key benifits with GSK.

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

    • Great support and motivation. However, the department was going through a re-organisation at the time of my internship. Hardly anyone's fault, but it did have an effect. Still, considering that, I think my managers did very well!

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

    • This varied alot, sometimes I had very little to do and sometimes the day had way too few hours. I think it ties in with the responsibility level you recieve/accept (see below).

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

    • The level of responsibility you get is very much decided by the interest/motivation you show.

    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 have learned essential business skills and gotten one step closer in figuring out what I want to do in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The departmenet I worked in was quite coporate, but the office and building itself is buzzing with life!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship has been running for years and has a very well established curriculum.

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

    • When taking on initiative, I was allowed and encouraged to take training courses and some online training was mandatory to do as a first starter.

    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

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • GSK is truly a fantastic company, I would love to come back here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lunches and after works drink. The social/work balance was managed very well.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is unfortunately very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • But has an awesome night life (if you can afford it)!

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

    • Several sports clubs and socialising events were held during my internship.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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