Support Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A great challenge, learnt so much and networked greatly.

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

    • I wasn't completely technical, but supervisors gave me time and taught me well.

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

    • Great support by management, good appraisal system and frequent 1-2-1 meetings with line manager.

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

    • Often were stretched if incidents were happening, although when project work was low and no tickets came in can have a period of downtime, though this was rare.

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

    • Often left with fully accountable IT based solution projects for the lab environment.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Used a lot of statistical collecting methods that I've learnt during university, great to see it put into practice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun! Great place to work - friendly atmosphere and many building games and team building events!

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

    • Fairly well organised, and a designated industrail placement 'champion' within GSK to talk to for any queries.

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

    • Given many chances to proceed on external and in house courses, though needs to be done with self-motivation.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    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?

    • Difficult grad-scheme with very limited spaces.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic atmosphere and many chances to go out with the all the students across GSK.

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

    • Not your uni prices but whilst earning you can easily have a good night out!

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

    • Not great for clubs, however many quaint pubs.

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

    • Great sports and social club, with on site gym.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2010

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