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Hi everyone, I\u2019m Iona, and I study Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy<\/a> at York! I\u2019m now a month into my Communications and Government Affairs placement year at GlaxoSmithKline<\/a>. The time has flown by, so I thought I\u2019d document some of my experiences, reflections, and tips I\u2019ve learnt since entering the world of work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placement years and why I\u2019m doing one:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Placements, which usually happen between your second and last year, involve spending a minimum of 9 months working for a company before returning to finish your degree. There are placements in lots of different sectors<\/a>, and it\u2019s a chance to explore what you might want to do after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone who has no idea what they want to do for a career, this seemed an ideal way to learn more about working life, and the sorts of jobs that are out there. Hopefully, by the end, I\u2019ll have more of an idea about what I like doing (or not doing!). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were loads of other reasons I chose this path – placements look great on your CV, help you build a network of professional\/social contacts, and are good alternatives to masters degrees to stand out in the grad job field<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why GSK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GSK House in Brentford<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

My placement is with GlaxoSmithKline, a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops different medicines. I\u2019m in the Communications and Government Affairs team for the UK branch of the company. We\u2019re responsible for internal and external communications (so trying to engage\/motivate\/inform people both inside and outside of GSK), and also for trying to influence policymakers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose this placement because it\u2019s really varied, which is ideal for someone exploring a new career path like me<\/strong>. On the Comms side, we help to give GSK and its employees a voice, whether that be through the media, patients, or the public. On the government affairs side, we try and identify political trends, work with different government organisations, and try to shape public policy. No two days are the same!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflections on my time so far\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve only been here a month, but it feels like longer! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping outside of university life has been nerve-wracking, but it\u2019s been so much better than I expected. I thought I\u2019d begin placement and be immediately overwhelmed with work and information, but instead, I\u2019ve been able to spend time immersing myself in the team and taking stuff at my own pace. Also, whenever I don\u2019t understand something, there are so many people I can talk to. Everyone\u2019s been so welcoming, and they don\u2019t seem to mind my endless questioning<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside the GSK building<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I was also worried about leaving my uni friends behind and having to make new friends. Luckily, there are lots of other placement students at GSK, so we\u2019ve been supporting each other and meeting outside of work. We\u2019re all in the same boat, so it\u2019s really helped to spend time together and share our experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another highlight has been being able to explore a new environment<\/strong>, especially since the pandemic. The GSK offices are in West London, where there are lots of parks and nearby walks. There\u2019s also a tube station nearby so I can explore other parts of London after work. I thought I\u2019d find being in the office a pain, but because I\u2019m so close to the City, I actually really enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, starting placement has been tiring! It\u2019s a completely different lifestyle to uni. Adjusting to a new schedule and organising my free time has been quite challenging, but a month in, I\u2019m finding it much easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026 and some tips for starting placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This first month has been a bit of a whirlwind, and not at all like I expected! Here are some other things I\u2019ve learnt so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try and coordinate office days with your colleagues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Being in the office on the same days as other colleagues means I\u2019ve been able to form better connections than I would have done over Zoom. We meet for lunch every day and chat about what we\u2019re up to, which has really helped me settle into placement life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take every opportunity that comes your way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Being proactive is really important in the workplace, especially in the first few months. Even if it\u2019s out of your comfort zone, saying \u2018yes\u2019 to new opportunities, whether that be a work project, voluntary opportunity, or social event, will help you get the most out of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Starting work and being the newbie is hard! It might seem obvious, but asking someone to repeat what they\u2019ve said or explain it differently will save you both so much time in the long run. In fact, people usually prefer being asked for help, as it shows a willingness to get things right and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more student stories about placements<\/a><\/p>\n

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