Business Analyst Intern Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • One of the best experiences so far.

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

    • Everyone was very open to each other, often went out for drinks after work. Team mates were very helpful in any tasks.

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

    • Support was available most of the time although my manager wanted me to be independent in the same time.

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

    • Some days very relaxed, others back to back meetings.

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

    • Access to very sensitive information, had the chance to run my own project for an important customer of the business so the responsibility level was high but I guess it depends on the manager and department you're in.

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

    • As my placement was more business IT focused and I study Computer Science, not very helpful from a technical point of view, but extremely valuable in terms of planning, work structure and career opportunities.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Depending on how busy we all were...sometimes quiet and sometimes very fun.

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

    • Work placement was very organised in terms of my development mainly due to my manager but in terms of further graduate recruitment process, definitely a minus from my point of view.

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

    • No paid training was done for me.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    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?

    • Really good working environment but I would like to keep my options opened.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Almost weekly going out events between the interns.

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

    • Not too expensive as it is not in Central London.

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

    • For a good time, you can't beat Central London.

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

    • Plenty. Lovely area for sports, lots of parks and green space.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Customer Service, Information Technology

London

May 2014

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