Customer Account Executive Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at GSK. My team offered me support and also stretched me to challenge myself. I have learnt a great deal.

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

    • I felt like a real part of the team.

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

    • I was supported not only by my line - manager but also members of my team and mentors.

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

    • I was constantly busy - to a good level and sometimes pressured which meant that my ability to respond to urgent requests improved.

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

    • A good level of responsibility in my own function (sales) and in marketing too.

    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 have realised the real difference between University life and working. I think that the skills that I have developed will more than likely help me with applications and future assessment centres than my studies at University.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was one of friendliness and fun, it was also an atmosphere of focus and hard work - a real balance of the two.

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

    • Very well - perhaps more information about my day to day duties could have been given.

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

    • GSK have a real focus on people and development which I really liked from the start. I always felt as though I was looking for ways to develop myself and my manager would help to facilitate with development.

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

    • High - I would defiantly come back to GSK on the Graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - more towards the beginning of the year.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived in West London - rent was expensive. Socialising was better in Central London which was also expensive but worth it.

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

    • Brentford didn’t have much to offer - if you live near to a tube station the social scene is much better with lots of choice.

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

    • I think there could have been more activities outside of work - team functions etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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