architecture analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • An exceptional year, full or great and relevant experience that will put me in a great position for when I graduate.

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

    • I was immediately welcomed into my team and was able collaborate with them in a friendly and efficient manner. I truly felt the work that I provided for my team was valued and thoroughly appreciated my all my colleagues.

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

    • I had regular 1:1 meetings with my line manager which enabled to discuss and issues I had, as well as discuss and personal development that I wanted to achieve throughout my placement

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

    • As well as having daily tasks that I had to undertake to fulfil my job role, I also had opportunities to explore new areas that I could carry out some work. Therefore my time was always occupied with something relevant to do.

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

    • I was given increasingly more interest as my year went on, enabling me to manage projects as well as make key decisions that affected annual team and departmental objectives.

    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 is difficult to put into words just how beneficial my placement year has been. I have learnt and improved on a wide range of technical and interpersonal/soft skills that I would have not otherwise have learnt.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a professional, yet relaxed atmosphere which made it a suitable work environment to retain concentration.

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

    • As I was able to shape my placement in terms f the work I undertook,vi would say it was quite flexible on the whole but still organised when specific work was in place

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had opportunities and a budget to take on training and gain qualifications that were relevant to my job role.

    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?

    • The graduate scheme seems just as excellent as the placement and I will certainly looking to pursue a career at GSK.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is an initiative in place that enables students to network and organise social events.

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

    • I managed to live with three other people on my placement scheme which made cheap. The general area was also cheap.

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

    • The nightlife was okay, but with London only a train journey a way, the opportunities for going out were endless.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a number of sport events that the organisation organised, such as cricket football and tennis.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2014

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