Labs Apprentice Review

Within my Department in GSK, I am expected to carry out both lab based and bussines tasks. Practicly, I am expectd to fufill taks identified by myself and the wider supply chain. External to lab work, I have reposisbilities in writing up lab reports followings GSK's Data integraty rules.

Prior to working at GSK, I had no Lab based or report wiritng skills. Because of GSK I can conduct both of these tasks at a proffesional level. At GSK I have been able to develop my leadership skills by becoming the designated lab safety rep from my work space.

GSK allows for a flexible and challanging enviroment to develop my potential. Apprentices readily interact with eachother through various internal and external avenues. GSK has set up residentiual trips where we develop our team work skills and meet other GSK aprrenitces from all over the world. GSK has many events throughout the year promoting employee interactions

The overall structure of the apprenticeship is relativly clear. However, day to day structure largly relies on the line manager/ apprentice arrangments. This means every apprentice has a very different experince on the programe. The training provider has layed out a clear course for apprentices, work is helpfully arranged into weekly tasks

GSK readily promotes internal and external help for things ranging from financial to mental health. Health and welbeing is taken very seriously at GSK. Apprentices are given mentors wh are happy to help apprentices develop their knowladge. GSK has a buddy system so apprentices who have progressed through the course aid newer apprentices

Support from the traing provider is largly ok. Communication between aprentices and the training provider is conducted quaterly in person. Theses face to face meetings encourage line mangers to attend so they can understand how their apprentice is progressing through the content. Additional support is given prior to exam periods

Training from the provider is mostly basic compared to the practical work conducted daily. This is an ideal stepping stone to work on to gain expertise in my role. By first developing a strong base of fundemental knowlage, aprrentices are not overwhelmed with info.Training includes both scientific and bussines realated content thus, it is very relavant to my role as an apprentice.

GSK has a strong apprentice nework for social and professional events. Managment of extra-curricular events is managed by apprentices . GSK has regional heads for the both aprentice and industrial placemnts students so there are always events to attend up and down the country. GSK regulary organises events to raise money for charity for all to patake in.

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GSK provides apprentiships for all aspects of the bussines: there is something for everyone. GSK has a strong employee culture making it an excellent place to work. GSK offeres unique oppurtunities in the lab which will be difficult to find elsewhere. GSK is a nuturing enviroment where apprentices can begin the scientiffic carrear.

Balancing work commitments and study can be challanging. Make sure you have the ability to weigh both equally before applying. When applying make sure to look up GSK's core values. these valuses are alligned with all aspects of the bussiness, by learning how to apply them to your work, you will make the most of your time at GSK.