Junior Support Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great Placement

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

    • Awesome Team, really supportive by not only your manager but also your entire team and department. Treated like a full time standard employee

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

    • Lots of guidance off my manager and team, training is given and your department is very supportive.

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

    • Lots to do if you want to do it, many projects given to you but if you want your day to go quicker so you have lots to do, ask or use your initiative.

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

    • Treated like a normal member of staff so lots of responsibility given.

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

    • Learnt so much which I can take back to University and into Life!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most people in the office great fun. Very relaxed culture, open plan hot desking, so you soon network with everyone.

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

    • They are old hands at it so run it very well now.

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

    • Quite well, under a lot of pressure to make cuts this year so not as much training as normal.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Grad Scheme, SAP Scheme, potential to come back just for a general job or as a contractor.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Like a large extended family, went out most weekends in london and elsewhere, did things in the week too!

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

    • Standard London prices - Very expensive but worth it!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nothing to great right near work but your in London - enough said!

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

    • GSK have lots to do you just have to find it!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

January 2011

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