HR Digital Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Supporting the Global Directors with administrative tasks to familiarise myself with the Global processes. Various data analytics roles, to aid strategic directors to make business decisions. Leadership roles for the apprentice community, as well promoting apprenticeships to other prospective students.

7/10

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

Yes, I have developed my excel skills and improved my communication skills.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working with clever experienced professionals, I find it inspires me to work harder.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I only know my programme structure for the next 6 months. Not entirely aware of future goals/where I should be

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

More moral support than training support. I had a marketing project with university. My manager kindly connected me to someone in the marketing department to aid with my studies.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The key terms and business strategies collate with the work I do for GSK by making my studies relevant to on the job skills.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

yes there are many social events, a gym on site and cricket teams within work to get involved in

7/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A very modern employer, with a vast amount of opportunities to progress and further your career.

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

practise your IT skills and try to find out what your passions are, because GSK will cater for your needs and give you help where necessary