Alex Nawrocki Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed how my manager allowed me to control what i did

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

    • I felt valued by some but others ignored me. This was because i had no experience in food law and this was to be expected.

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

    • He was always very happy to talk and work things through with me. He was great.

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

    • It went from really busy to very quiet.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to the selling of the business, it was very stressful at times.

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

    • at the start and during the selling it was badly organized and rather confusing. But it was still fun.

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

    • 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
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would consider working for them again however i would prefer a food only business.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • it was alright but i got on better with fulltime staff due to my age difference.

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

    • it was very expensive with over half my wage going on rent.

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

    • there were a few good pubs but it was rater quiet around our area.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Commercial Law, Customer Service, Legal/Law, Manufacturing, Marketing, PR & Communications, Science

London

September 2014

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