Brand Marketing Executive Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement at GSK for all the responsibility and ownership given to me.

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

    • I really felt like a member of the team at GSK, whether that was in my immediate brand team or from the wider business. They valued and appreciated my contributions.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had regular 1-2-1's to manage my work and the managers expectations of me.

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

    • Days would vary depending on upcoming projects but there was always admin to be getting on with if the day was quiet.

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

    • Huge amount of responsibility was given to me as I showed myself to be independent and trustworthy.

    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 skills I developed will help me enormously, teaching me to focus on my degree and know what prospects I have once I complete my degree. I think having such a great placement on my CV will put me in good stead for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Tense at sometimes as we had many restructures and job losses but overall it was a fun environment.

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

    • Very well organised and supported by full time employees as GSK have many placement students.

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

    • Not as much as I would have liked, but I understand we are only available for a year so can't expect to go on all the courses.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Wonderful, I have been offered a role as a sales executive. I can return to the company next year once I graduate!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing social scene as you are all in the same boat and encouraged to follow a very enjoyable work culture.

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

    • Quite expensive but GSK often organised events for us that included everything.

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

    • CENTRAL LONDON???!? It was buzzing!

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

    • Yes many people got involved in sports teams and other clubs. We had many outside events that were ran by the business on weekends.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Business Management, Market Research, Marketing, PR & Communications, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

London

September 2014

View More Reviews