Work experience Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    2.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was my first time working in the pharmacy, so everything is new to me. I enjoy my work experience there.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The experience was valuable because I have tried something new and it will help me to develop my career pathway.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My supervisor explained everything to me about the jobs and also there were online training and some reading for me to do.

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

    • I learnt that a good communication skill and inter-personal skill is very important working in a pharmacy because the pharmacy needs to deal with people from all walks of life everyday.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The company has planned well, so on the first day there was a introduction for me. Afterwards I got chance to try out different works.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was friendly and warmly welcomed me. They were always willing to help me when I had difficulties.

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

    • The time was limited but I did a lot of online training to know more about the job and the company structure.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Since I stayed with the company from 9-5 I understand how busy it would be and I was able to find out the job duties of different people in the pharmacy team.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The online training allowed me to understand the background of the company and the induction on the first day allowed me to understand the aim and goal of the company.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Since I live near the company, the travelling didn't cost a lot and because it was my first work experience, I think getting voluntary experience is more than enough.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I was able to chat with other people in the pharmacy team, but the shop was always busy, so I didn't get chance to know a lot about their job.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • My work experience was very short term, so I was not too sure about networking ro social event opportunities.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I wasn't sure abou the activities that they get involved but I was told that there are trade union that they could join.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It was an unforgettable experience and it is always great to find out the job duties of the pharmacy team and it will help students to gain an insight and help them to develop their skills.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

May 2014

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