Supply Chain intern Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development. The work was varied and interesting, providing specific and transferable skills.

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

    • An intern was seen as a real opportunity for the individual and the business and therefore valued by everyone.

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

    • My manager and the internship supervisor were both very involved in making sure the experience was right for me.

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

    • I was able to seek out work when I wanted/required more and therefore was able to strike a good balance for myself.

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

    • I was able to work on big projects and own my own pieces of work.

    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 started a process of development there that will only benefit me in my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was sat with some very senior people, this meant they were often not at their desks. This wasn't much of a problem because I was usually very busy myself and therefore didn't want any outside distractons. People were however available to help should i need/want it.

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

    • A lot of good was included but since this was the first year it ran there were many teething issues especially prior to my arrival/ on my first day.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to visit many sites and attend multiple training days for the job and for myself.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • was fast tracked but felt very in the dark about the forms of assessment and what they were for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, met many IP students and interns, always during lunch and often after work too.

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

    • London Prices, as expected.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lived in central London, something is always going on.

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

    • within GSK There were Gym class opportunities, social nights out and clubs such as football available to those who wanted.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Science

London

September 2013

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