Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • MES Technical Engineer Apprentice Meeting with Business users to see ways in which I can help improve the way the use data and analyse it.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • level 3 Apprenticeship qualification ITIL Qualification System Specific Training & Qualifications

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • working in a team networking with new people

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?
  • I feel I am a valued member of the team

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • at first it was a bit vague as to what I would be doing but this soon got sorted out and I now know where I am being developed and my career options. My training provider (QA Apprentice's) are awful at organising the training weeks and are awful at communicating with me. this is the only thing that I don't like about my apprenticeship.

    8/10

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

    2/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots. If I ever need help there will be someone I can ask, even if they are not in my department/team

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am living with parents still and do not pay maintance, so for me, currently its okay. however if I wanted to rent a flat or buy a flat. I would not be able to afford it.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes. there is a chrismas party every year, often organised event like cake bakes, charity events etc.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a really nice company to work for, all the employees are friendly and will always offer a helping hand if required.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
  • Be professional, don't be afraid to ask questions.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South East

September 2014


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