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Platform Engineer RSC Review

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Ware

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Projects to increase the production output of the packaging lines as well as maintaining compliant practice regarding health and safety and Quality regulations. Day to day role involves problem solving, risk management, continuous improvement and compliance tasks.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given the responsibility of a full time platform engineer for a packing line. This meant that for that one line, I was the point of call regarding medium to long term projects, compliance issues and general safety and Quality tasks.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my ability to problem solve and see a project through from initial investigation to implemented solution. Through these projects I have developed my organization and leadership skills as well as the ability to meet demands in an high pressure environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I enjoyed the independence given during the placement. However, when support was needed, I found it very accessible in the form of management, other platform engineers and also SME's. I had regular 2 weekly catch-ups with my Mentor and former manager also to review my work to date, any issues I had and also a development plan to target during my remaining time at GSK.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company revolves heavily around responsibility for providing the patients at the end of the supply chain with the best service/ product, whilst maintaining a no blame culture for individual mistakes. There is a wider feeling of inclusion throughout all levels of seniority.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I had a great time working in this environment that was very people skills based. As such, I developed core skills regarding work place management and team work. There were opportunities to lean into hobbies such as 5 a-side football, sports events, charity events etc. Having a large early talent cohort enabled social events to be run weekly and for a inclusive community feel.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
To focus on the core values at GSK and be ready to be approachable and assertive at the assessment centre.
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