IP Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my placement

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued to a great extent

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given significant support and guidance by the necessary staff

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It can vary considerably, but there's always enough to keep me busy

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was supported plenty to begin with and given responsibility and considered self-sufficient as soon as they had confidence in me.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They developed considerably. I am more confident academically and on a personal level.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very relaxed, and plenty of cakes. But there was always a focus on good science

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • GSK have plenty of experience with students and usually well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested a fair amount into ensuring I was competent in all the necessary science. Not just at the beginning but throughout the placement.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Considerably appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The student vibe is very much present in the GSK cohort

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fair

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Rubbish, but with the right group it's great fun

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some available, but I was busy with university work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

June 2016

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