Tech Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a tech apprentice in GSK IT. I work in Access Management and create, delete and give access to internal GSK customer accounts. I chair weekly team meetings and working on 2 projects at the moment.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Confidence is one of the main transferable skills I have seen myself develop in the last 6 months. I do a presentation every 3 months about what ive done every 3 months.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, I have had so many great opportunities and unconditional support.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

I feel very valued as GSK are investing time and money into me because they see potential in me.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised but could be improved. There was a 6 months delay with starting the Open University element of the course.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

A visit every 2 months and a call every month.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

1-1 support whenever I need it, feel incredibly lucky.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I moved from Birmingham and moved to West London. My wage covers my rent which is £600 but I am struggling to save money whilst trying to survive.

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, I organise company events for my team every month.

8/10

9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its changed me, the values of the company are values I now live by. I feel like ive matured into a well rounded woman and im only 6 months in, imagine how I will be in 3 years!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?

Research the company, come well equipped with knowledge of the values and ethics of the company.