Brand Marketing Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic year - would strongly recommend to anyone.

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

    • I was very much a valuable part of the team.

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

    • I was given excellent guidance by my manager who helped me get the most out of my placement.

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

    • During times of campaigns I was very busy.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as possible.

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

    • The placement has vastly helped me in the search for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, young group of people with many social activities.

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

    • A very well organised scheme.

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

    • I was given some excellent training which is now a major advantage applying for jobs.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The one slight disappointment is that the likelihood of obtaining a graduate position at GSK after your placement is a lot lower than elsewhere.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large number of placement students.

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

    • Due to being located in London it was quite expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Around Brentford itself not much! Although you would usually travel into London for nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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