Sales Operations Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • A large number of placement students every year really gives the year a great social vibe. GSK really put full responsibility on you so you feel you're part of the organisation that they could not work without.

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

    • Again you really do feel a valued employee. Colleagues rely on the work you do for them and you are not treated as a student. On the other hand you are given full support for your development.

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

    • As above. A lot of support and training, GSK really work towards your development so the year is really beneficial for you.

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

    • I spend one half of the year very busy carrying out day to day tasks. The second half of the year I was quieter but this enabled me to work on specific projects for the business which again increases the feeling of value I had.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As above all the responsibility is on you. Colleagues rely on the work you are doing to carry out their jobs.

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

    • Definitely built upon and learnt a whole load of new skills that really support the theory of the degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of fun due to the high level of other placement students around.

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

    • Seamless as you would expect for a blue chip company of this size taking on 100+ students per year.

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

    • As aforementioned I was given the option to undertake plenty of training both in house and externally at large cost to the business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a job on completion of placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As discussed number of students on placement plus everyone living in student housing locally made a good social scene.

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

    • London very expensive for living and socialising

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As above. London nights but at London prices.

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

    • Placement students ran nights out.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Business Management, Human Resources, Sales

London

September 2014

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