Regulatory Affairs Executive Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Loved my placement. Learnt a huge amount, had a big responsibly, felt like a vital part of the department, met some great people

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

    • Felt very valued. Felt as important as another member of the department

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

    • Very supportive and approachable. After a few months I was ready for more responsibility and more of a challenge. My manager and other department leaders were very susceptible to my requests for more of challenge. they gave me more responsibility and pushed me further.

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

    • For part of the year i was bored but requested more work. This was a challenge and there were days were I was too busy but mainly it was a perfect balance.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as the other Regulatory Executives (full time staff). I was acceptable for any mistakes.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My placement did not directly relate to my degree. However, my time management and organisational skills, business understanding and regulatory knowledge have vastly improved and grown.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun and relaxed.

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

    • I didn't see any issues. All seemed to run smoothly.

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

    • Individuals invested huge amounts of time in me. I didn't to any specific course ran by the company

    4/5
  • 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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered me a role in the department which was uncommon for placement students

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • IP unite was great and the social events were well organised

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

    • Very expensive living in London on a small salary - but worth it to live in London

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

    • Not in the direct area but 20 mins on the train to Clapham or 30mins to Piccadilly and Soho

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

    • We have a volunteering day once a year and some organised work events - but you live in London possibilities are endless if you want to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2014

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