Technical Process Engineer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • It was fun though not quite challenging only towards the end of the placement.

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

    • I did when I was heavily invovled in my project. Some stage they still regarded me as a placement student in which it was difficult to get a response back

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

    • He supervised and was there when I asked for support, other than that, not much.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Not as busy as i'd like

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

    • As the placement progressed, I was given more and more responsibility which was great.

    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 did cover similar topics but, not as much. I learnt more about people skills

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff and office were very friendly

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was not organised well, but improvements have been made since I have been in place.

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

    • A lot. Anything I wanted to do I was allowed, however I was unsure on what I wanted to do.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel it will be different now that I go back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was amongst the fellow peers of my age.

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

    • It was near london, making the prices extortionate.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Non-existen

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

    • Yes, it was difficult without a car.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Chemical Engineering

London

August 2017

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