Human Resources IP Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A really varied job in an interesting workplace.

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

    • There is a lot of respect for placement students and you really are one of the team.

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

    • You are given plenty of support but also lots of responsibility.

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

    • It varied depending on the time of year, sometimes not enough time in the day and other times not enough things to do to fill the day.

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

    • It really is a 'proper job' and you are held accountable.

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

    • It put everything in to context and I have learnt so much that will be useful in future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant office, everyone smart desks and everyone is really friendly.

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

    • I joined just after HR restructured so the role wasn't brilliantly defined but it is now and it meant I got to shape it.

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

    • I got to attend lots of training and people are always happy to give you their time and advice.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is no HR graduate scheme but there is the opportunity to come back in to an entry level role (probably the HR hub) but this doesn't appeal to me as a first choice of graduate job because I would want something with rotations.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are about 300 placement students across the UK so no shortage of social events.

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

    • Of course London is quite expensive but Brentford isn't too bad. Going out is expensive though.

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

    • Lots of good bars nearby in Richmond, Chiswick, etc, but a bit of a trek for a proper night out.

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

    • There is plenty to do both in and out of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Recruitment

London

June 2011

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