Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Great company to be a part of. Although you are employed through an Agency and not as a GSK employee, you are still resourced into a role, and given real responsibility.

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

    • I worked alongside many managers and senior leaders and was given tasks that were important to the business. I did, however, often get called into projects to deliver the 'technical' or administrative aspects. .

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

    • My manager was extremely supportive of development opportunities and there were often managers around more than happy to guide me if there was something I was unsure of. GSK actively supports development and I advise future IPs to seek these opportunities.

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

    • Work can fluctuate, although I never had a dull day. Some projects mean you have to deliver more than the required time, however the company are good at being flexible.

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

    • I was surpised at the amount of responsibility I was given from day 1. For me this was great experience, and I was lucky enough to have the support around me to help with that.

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

    • I believe the skills and experience I have gained this year will help me with future job applications and similar work. I think it is difficult to relate it to a degree subject as the reality is very different from theory.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The company 'hot desks' which means you can be sat next to another placement student one day, and a senior leader the next. This was great but it often meant the general office atmosphere was quiet, people tended to have their heads down working.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • You go into a set role which means you have a clear path for the year.

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

    • Personally I had a fantastic development experience over the year- and asked for these opportunities. I think as we are not GSK employees there is a certain amount of reluctance to build our capability knowing that we leave in 12 months time, but the opportunities are there.

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

    • Woudl be interested in seeing what direct entry roles are available when graduating. Graduate schemes at GSK are very competitive.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Many of the IPs live together and arrange events.

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

    • London is always expensive. Head office is in greater london and therefore slightly cheaper.

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

    • You would have to go into central London.

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

    • Some

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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