Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was very enjoyable and learned more than I coul've hoped for.

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

    • Everyone was extremely nice and friendly, I still keep in contact with a few to let them know how I am getting on.

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

    • My management were extremely supportive and helpful, as well as providing a good jokey atmosphere.

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

    • I always had stuff to do, which kept me interested and occupied.

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

    • I was pretty much given the freedom to take my project where I wanted which allowed me to learn a huge range of techniques and skills.

    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 I learnt not only give me an impressive CV, they have given me a massive confidence and ability boost going into my final year lab project and possibly PhD afterwards.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is friendly, welcoming and happy to help. Tea breaks were compulsory and day outings were frequent

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

    • I had a supervisor, the line manager of my supervisor and my group manager all to turn to for help. The placement itself was very well organised from start to finish.

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

    • I was allowed to perform very expensive experiments and a lot of time from other employees was devoted to me throughout the placement. Showing trust and confidence in the students.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • High but never definite. I would still have to go through the application process, but i'm sure a year in industry with them would put me high on the list. Not to mention the contacts I have formed there which remain good friends.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a lot of social goings on. Especially on the weekend. With most evenings ending on a good note.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Stevenage was not an expensive place.

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

    • The leisure park in Stevenage. Enough said.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were running clubs and sport clubs nearby if you are desperate to join a proper club.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2011

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