ADP team Project Assistant Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • GlaxoSmithKline is a fantastic place to spend your placement year, there are so many varied opportunities to get involved in,

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

    • I worked with an incredible team who stretched and challenged me to make the most of my year with them.

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

    • I was assigned a mentor who was a great support throughout my year, he helped me to get involved with so many activities and helped to increase my confidence to no end.

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

    • I was fairly busy on a daily basis - you are given a lot of control of when you do what so it is all about your individual time management skills!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility whilst on placement and there was support available to me should I have ever needed it.

    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 go a long way to helping me in my future career and are transferable into many roles and organisations. Only some elements are relevant to my degree but that can only be expected. The year I spent on placement was probably more useful to helping me in my career than my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office at GSK is a fantastic environment, everyone is friendly and approachable.

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

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

    • I was given a mentor to help develop me who was not my supervisor.

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

    • You can get fast tracked onto the graduate programme however there are still a lot of steps before you get the role and a lot of other candidates too.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were bi-weekly socials that the placement students organised so there are many opportunities to get involved.

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

    • I commuted from home so living costs were not an issue, being close to London socialising was usually in the centre so quite expensive but like everywhere it depends where you go to and if there are deals

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was a range of local pubs but for nightclubs you have to have a short train ride.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Human Resources

London

October 2014

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