Microbiological Technologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.9/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    0.9

    The Role

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

    • Was great to be treated like a regular employee and not just a student on work experience. Was exciting at first to get started and try new things, but work was very repetitive in the lab and sometimes boring. Sometimes I found myself with nothing to do, Luckily I had Uni assignments to do at these times.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Quite valued.

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

    • Not much, I didnt get much support off management, however I got a lot from my trainer. I was quite shocked as Managers are supposed to have regular 1:1 with their staff, and I never had these meetings. Also I found out at the end of the year my manager was supposed to create a placement plan for me to follow throughout the year - there was no plan written for me.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Couple days out of the week I would be quite busy which I liked. However most days I was bored.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot. I was trusted a lot.

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

    • I have gained confidence when working with large numbers of people. This placement will open doors for me into the pharmaceutical industry.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly busy in my lab. Everyone was quite quiet when they work, So when I was bored I didn't have much to do or many people to talk to.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Initially very well set up, I just wish I gained more support from management. I was bored most of the time. Overall the placement was a good experience and the set up applying was exciting.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have been told that I was the best placement student at that site in that department that they have ever had. And once I graduate they would want me back.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I think this placement will make me stand out from others when applying to future jobs.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only 5 other placement students at my site. Normally there are over 20. Not very social at my site as it was in a remote location with nothing to do nearby other than a couple pubs.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living nearby want expensive, I drove to work everyday which was about a 10 minute drive which wasn't too bad at all. There was nothing to do nearby other than the company gym or go to a pub. The area was extremely remote. If you didn't have a car you would be very bored.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • None. One pub played music om a Fri and Sat night, wasnt very good at all.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

July 2016

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