Supply and Strategy 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
4.7
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
4.1
- 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
Very enthusiastic and motivating people, with a lot to learn from.
I was not treated as a resource, but an actual member of the team, with valued ideas and suggestions.
Provided with a line manager, mentor and buddy to help with any questions in and outside of the job. With specific tasks/projects tailored to your desires of development.
The baseline of work was a very good level of keeping you busy but not too stressed. But would be weeks/months were you very busy and work late. However, that is when you learn the most.
A lot, it was all dependent on how you performed with previous projects. If you did well, they would give you more projects with more involvement and leading.
Invaluable, the things you learn on a job will out weigh anything you learn from a book studying. Key soft skills from your Placement year will stay with you and enable you to develop.
The Company
Incredibly friendly and helpful. Discussions would always occur through questions being asked and no question was seen as a stupid question.
Initially it was fairly poor due to being the first IP in the area I was joining. But picked up very quickly and was set milestones and meetings to discuss the future.
Development opportunities were great. From visiting other sites to get a greater understanding of the business, involvement in projects across other areas and tailored next steps according to your skills and wants. However, actual F2F training was fairly limited due to being a placement student. But there is lots of virtual training available to all.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Subsidised Canteen
Financial Bonus
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Very appealing, with knowing how much time and money they invest in the future generations.
The Culture
IP Unite is the Placement Student Social gathering that would have various events. With ~350 placement students throughout GSK, there is always an opportunity to socialise.
Working at GSK House, Brentford, meant that we had to pay London prices. Which is something you cannot avoid, yet was not offered any moving bonus for having to live in the very expensive area.
London, it offers plenty of choices if you wish!
If you wanted to find something, you could. Always colleagues and people involved with or promoting outside activities.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
May 2015
