Keswick School – Dream Placement at GlaxoSmithKline in Ulverston

“GSK were not even on my radar but I found the Dream Placement with them amazing.  I got to meet and chat to the site director and deputy site director, and accessing people at that level was fantastic.  It was nothing like the work experience I did in year 10 and I can’t imagine getting this sort of experience if I had tried to organise it on my own or through school.

“One of the most surprising aspects was how well organised the whole process was from the application process and selection right through to the Placement itself.  The interview was the toughest part but GSK said I did that really well and Dream Placement has given me a real confidence boost.  I also found it impressive that the companies were able to choose students they wanted to talk to – not just us selecting a company. 

“The site director talked to me about qualifications and he advised that behavioural skills – leadership, managing teams and problem solving – are just as important as technical skills.  It was definitely worthwhile.”