Orals Support Engineer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I learnt a lot however it was less technical than I would have liked.

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

    • I felt very valued, all the work I did was important and appreciated by my colleagues.

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

    • My manager was very supportive but not overbearing. If I ever needed help with my work he would make time for me.

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

    • I was usually very busy with several projects etc. to keep me busy. There were occasional weeks where there was not much to do but the work soon picked up again.

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

    • I was eased into jobs that had a high level of responsibility over the course of the placement. By the end of the placement I was given a lot of responsibility but there was always support if needed.

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

    • I gained a lot of knowledge of working in an industrial environment, in particular the pharmaceutical industry which is quite specialised. I developed skills that were more practical rather than theoretical which a lot of my degree studying has been.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was very friendly and a great working environment. There was lots of fun mixed in with work.

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

    • The placement is well organised, with a clear set of expectations when you arrive.

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

    • GSK invested a good amount into my training which developed me well and made me more useful for their business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme is very good and provides extremely good training with great career prospects that are realised very quickly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a good amount of placement students and everyone was friendly and up for having a good time socialising after work. I made some very good friends.

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

    • The south coast is fairly expensive, however the wage paid is enough to cover this.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brighton is extremely close and has a brilliant nightlife! Lots of great bars and clubs.

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

    • A few of the placement students organised out of work activities regularly that were usually good fun.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

South East

June 2017

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