Service Analyst, Video Conferencing and Web Broadcasting Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I have found it a struggle at my placement which I have been at for 5 months now. It is not at rewarding as I thought it would be and the team which I work within is very limited with the work it provides.

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

    • I feel valued by my colleagues because when I complete work for them they are very appreciative. They are always so grateful for my help.

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

    • I was given a lot of guidence and support at the beginning but as my placement has gone along there has not been a lot. I had to go out on my own to get myself work.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I have very little work on a daily basis

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • When given work there is a lot of responsibility as I am on my own when doing the work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills and training I recieved will help me with my studies and also beyond as it is experience at the end of the day.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was really good in the office as I was around really good friends and colleagues

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

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

    • My team did not have a lot of budget for training and development

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

International

November 2009

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