Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the year and thought it was very valuable experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All colleagues were friendly and treated me with respet.

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

    • Supervisors provided excellent guidance throughout the year.

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

    • I was very busy for the majority of the year but had less to do towards the end.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility very soon into the placement.

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

    • The skills learnt were invaluable for applications post-degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friend;y.

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

    • Excellent scheme.

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

    • Many online courses and opportunities to develop skills.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I do not want to work in pharma.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made great friends.

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

    • Had to spend £3500 on a train ticket

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

    • Stevenage was strange.

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

    • There were a few.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

East of England

October 2016

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