University Recruitment Administrator Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot! GSK is a great company to work for. Having been able to witness & be part of the HR department of an employer of choice has provided me with with a great model to look up to wherever I will be working at in the future.

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

    • Given that a key value at GSK is "respect for people" - I was treated like anyone else in the company. Also, given the amount of responsibilities I have been given, I have always felt valued by & valueable to my team.

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

    • I was provided with a lot of guidance and support - my team and colleagues were always ready to provide me with feedback on my stregths and development areas. Also - weekly meetings with my manager enabled me to set developmental objectives and meet them too.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, but never something I wouldn't be able to achieve.

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

    • I believe this year was the best way for me to prepare for a graduate Job - I am now able to join a company and add value from day 1!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A very friendly atmosphere!!

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

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - there is a network of 380 placement students organizing both social & business events.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising in the area I worked in were okay given that we were only just outside central london.

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

    • non-existent in the area I worked in, but a 15 minute bus ride away is Ealing, which has nightlife. Also, a couple of stops away on the picadilly line is central london!!

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

    • Yes: work drinks & sports events organized by GSK.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Marketing, Recruitment

London

May 2015

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