Government Affairs Associate Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and was consistently given valuable work pitched at the correct level to stretch me and give me helpful experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt highly valued by my colleagues, particularly towards the end of my placement when I could really add value to the team.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was excellent at keeping on top of my development and giving me consistent guidance while I was learning to help me with future roles.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I have been busy every day since the start of my placement. The level of work has been challenging at times, but I felt well prepared to cope with this.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a high level of responsibility, within reason, which made me feel even more valued and gave me a sense of what a permanent position at the company would entail.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This experience has been invaluable as I start to look for permanent roles post-university. But more importantly, I can see how my experiences directly relate to my degree and will help me excel in my final year of studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The level of work in my team is consistently high across the board. Therefore, the atmosphere is very focused and quiet to enable everyone to work. This means that casual conversation was rare, but also ensured I was as productive as possible.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was excellent, I had a clear role with set responsibilities that evolved and developed as I became more comfortable and experienced.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I recieved a high level of training and development - this is something my manager was particularly focused on and something I am hugely grateful for looking back.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The graduate scheme is particularly appealing to me and I will be applying for this.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I did not engage in the social activities organised, but there were several on offer.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I am unsure, I did not live in the area.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I am unsure, I did not engage in the nightlife in the area.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were few opportunities that I am aware of, particularly within my team.

    2/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

PR & Communications, Government

London

June 2019


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