Nutrition and Claims IP Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my year at GSK it taught me a lot of skills as well as providing challenges and lots of great opportunities.

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

    • My work was extremely important to the team and they made me feel the same value as everyone else and not just a student.

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

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

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

    • I was encouraged to take responsibility and lead my own projects.

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

    • It taught me so much about what working in industry is like and the daily tasks and challenges that can be faced. Using these skills for the future are invaluable!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to changes in the department it was varied but on the whole everyone was extremely friendly and upbeat.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well as the programme had been going for a good few years.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to attend a variety of conferences, develop skills on training etc.

    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?

    • Not great as the nutrition team are moving out to singapore so it is looking unlikely to return to the same team

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 13 students in our department meaning we did lots of social events and there was IP unite which involved the whole of GSK interns

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

    • fairly expensive as it is London!

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

    • So much choice with London

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

    • Lots of volunteering, social events and a variety of activities including sports teams, gyms etc.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2014

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