HR Global Support Functions Industrial Placement Review

Item: HR Global Support Functions Industrial Placement at GSK
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Brentford

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

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.

It involves managing an email inbox, scheduling meetings as well as being involved in regular project meetings for projects such as award submissions, policy review projects and policy management.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

I have been given lots of responsibility, more than I expected over the course of my placement. For example, three months into my placement at GSK i was given the independence to run my own project, conduct my own research and engage with key stakeholders across the organization to write the first GSK Menopause Policy as well as the line manager guidance document to go with the policy.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have learnt a vast amount of new skills including utilizing new digital software such as outlook, Microsoft teams as well as improving my existing knowledge of how to operate excel. Further to this I have gained an understanding of the operation of a global business as well as improving my confidence when engaging with new stakeholders and people higher up in the company than myself.

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?

Support and guidance was always available to me over the course of my placement. Within GSK an environment is fostered where there is the feeling that you can ask anyone for advice and guidance, regardless of yours or their position within the company. I feel this is a really positive culture and environment to start your career in as it has enabled me to gain information and insight from a broad range of people at differing levels in the company.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

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?

GSK has an extremely positive company culture and atmosphere. There is the feeling that everybody is equal and you can approach anyone for information or advice within the company, regardless of yours or their position within the company hierarchy. Furthermore, everyone within GSK seems to be happy and enjoy working for the company which further promotes a positive working culture and environment.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

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 have thoroughly enjoyed my placement for many reasons. Mainly the experience i have gained and the clarity I have gained on what sort of structure i want my future career path to take. In addition, the skills and increase in confidence and other interpersonal skills i have accumulated has been enlightening and something i will forever be thankful for over the course of my placement year. I have really enjoyed making new connections and expanding my network within the business environment.

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

Be your authentic self throughout the interview and assessment process, people at GSK value authenticity and personality over foot perfect interviews and answers to questions as GSK has a real focus on diversity and social mobility within the workforce. Further to this, make sure to do your research of the company prior to the interview/ assessment center as there are some really exciting initiatives happening within the organization, and knowledge of these will set you apart from other candidates.

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