Business Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Great first insight into the corporate world.

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

    • Treated like a real employee from day 1.

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

    • Support was always at hand.

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

    • Slow to start and finish but apart from that I was always kept busy.

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

    • Good level of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Released 2 very good external training programmes, as well as being mentored by my manager.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and sociable.

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

    • Some structure but a lot of freedom given to each manager.

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

    • Very impressive.

    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?

    • Graduate scheme looks good but very competitive.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • So many so a lot of events organised.

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

    • London

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

    • Not the best, hand to travel in to central.

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

    • Lot of activities to get involved in

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

October 2014

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