Procurement Associate Review
by GSK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a great experience at GSK. Everyone was friendly and supportive. I was given many opportunities and trusted to interact with suppliers.
I was put into a great team. They were all very friendly and supported me 100%. My team were relaxed and made me feel welcome.
I was supported throughout my placement. My team made sure that I visited supplier sites as well as the GSK manufacturing sites to ensure that I was able to see all sides of the business.
I always had tasks and projects to complete. I was also given projects that I had to lead which also involved carrying out investigative work and analysis.
I was giving a lot of responsibilities during my Placement. I would interact with suppliers and I was also giving projects to complete by myself. I was trusted to accompany a team member on 2 occasions abroad to assist with supplier ideation sessions.
I was given the opportunity to improve on my computer skills attending Excel training courses which will assist me in the future. I also received a lot of training and experience regarding contract work as well as other elements of the business.
The Company
The office was friendly and welcoming whilst still maintaining a professional manner.
I had a coordinator who would have regular meetings with me to understand what I was doing and how I was progressing throughout my placement. I was also given a mentor who was a graduate and they would share their experience with me and I could talk to them at any time.
I was sent on 2 Excel training courses and I also went off site to learn about the manufacturing sites as well as going to visit supplier sites in the UK and abroad.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Subsidised Canteen
Financial Bonus
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I am on a direct entry list which I have been put down for a couple of departments and I had also applied for their graduate scheme
The Culture
Their were activities planned throughout the years specifically for the placement students as well as general social gatherings after work with peers.
I lived at home so I did not incur any extra costs there and socialising wasn't that expensive, it depended on where we decided to go.
There was nightlife about a mile away from where I worked where you will always find something to do and it is not that expensive.
There were opportunities to participate in a few fundraisers and also the company held different events that I could participate in as a volunteer.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Pharmaceutical, Purchasing and Supply
London
October 2014
