Database Analyst Review

I really enjoyed my year here, there was always something to do, and the work was varied. I feel like i was treated as one of the team from the first day, and included in all team meetings and events. I have built up good friendships with other students on placement and also other colleagues in the office

My team was very supportive and always availble to help with anything i was stuck on. Other people i completed work for were always thankful for work being completed on time and often passed on good feedback to managers.

I had regular contact with my managers and often had feedback sessions. Management were always available to give help and support where needed.

The work load varied from day to day but there was always work to be done. If i had too much work on to meet the deadlines other team members would offer help to finish tasks on time.

I think i was given a fair amount of responsibility without feeling too pressured to complete everything perfectly. I often made updates to live databases, but my manager was always happy to look over any code before it was run.

I feel i have learned alot from this year at GSK not just in technical skills but about how large organisations are run. I have had access to lots of training oppotunities and encouraged to participate in as much as possible. Going into my final year i am more motivated to complete my degree with a high grade to be able to obtain a job like this in the future.

My office wasn't very busy but everyone was very friendly and there was often fun events arranged such as wii tournamounts and pub lunches, this made everyone alot closer and easier to approach with questions. There was a relaxed atmosphere to the office.

As GSK has taken students on in the past the organiation was very good. On my first day everything was already set up for me, and I was told straight away about who my team was and introduced to everyone in the office. I also received phone calls from my other managers located at different sites, this helped me to settle in very well!

I was offered the chance to participate in alot of training courses, this has helped my deveopment in many areas. I was encouraged to get involved with lots of projects even outside of my team.

The grad scheme wasn't something I wanted to continue with, I liked the company and would work for them again, but I did not want to join the graduate scheme.

Lots of student nights were arranged, these were arranged by the students themselves. It was a good chance to meet with everyone. Most of the students met up fairly regulary, but its up to the students to arrange.

I lived in the centre of town, which worked out more expensive on accomodation but saved on travel by walking to work. There were a couple of pubs in the area but I mainly travelled to other locations.

I did not go out in the area i worked but travelled to other locations to meet with other students

I joined the gym and there was a choice of sports teams to join. I mainly socialised with other students at GSK