Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • It was more enjoyable when my manager defined a focussed plan of action for me.

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

    • It was a friendly team who socialised a lot.

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

    • My line manager had my best interests at heart, although we had different working styles(I was planned and he preferred spontaneity)

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

    • I was not busy inititally because the company went through restructuring which changed my role and demotivated me as I wasnt sure who was supposed to give me work

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Fair amount. I had to ask for this 6 months down the line before I felt my workload was dependent on me

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt many behavioural skills which university finance courses may not prepare you for such as teamwork, networking, communication skills etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun. Very relaxed often.

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

    • Average. I was only the 2nd placement student in the dept. they had ever taken

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot in personal development (PDP and regular reviews when I got a new director). Not as much in technical training, but this may not be relevant

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing. There is no HR Grad programme however so i am cautious, but it is relaxed and trusting yet things get done flexibly

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we met by chance, but I made a few good friends who I saw everyday for lunch and helped me cope with difficulties in the beginning (eg getting lost in the head office buildings)

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

    • Quite expensive.

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

    • Not much. But this did not bother me because I lived in central london.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A fair share. More at the beginning of my year during induction. But many events for people leaving or being promoted which company paid for

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

London

April 2014

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