Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the work, the days flew by. I was kept busy doing something I enjoyed.

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

    • I was never treated as a student, I was always treated as a full member of their team and I got on with everyone really well.

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

    • I was fully supported if I came into difficulty when carrying out work. My manager never pushed me to do all the work scheduled when a previous wrist injury was causing me pain

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

    • I was scheduled work and if problems arose, work was simply rescheduled without a problem to allow time to sort out problems

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

    • I felt I was fully responsible for all the work I undertook and I felt very independent when carrying out the work

    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 have learned much about analytical chemistry and how major pharmaceutical companies operate which will help when I am looking for a job in the future. It has also boosted my confidence when interacting with team members, managers and other colleagues throughout the site.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Even though we always work hard and ensure our work was done, we always had time for a bit of a laugh. Everyone was always in a happy mood.

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

    • From start to finish, I never ran into any problems. On day one I was set up with my own computer logon and email and training started as soon as possible.

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

    • The company ensured I was always fully trained and comfortable with the tests I was performing

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The benefits with working with this organisations are endless. They offer good pay, working hours and a bit more job security as they are such a major company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we met for lunch several times and had a few nights out/in.

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

    • Rent and petrol were very cheap where I was living compared to my hometown.

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

    • Messy

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

    • There wasn't loads, most things were always for children

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

July 2012

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