Industrial placement student - Genetic Toxicology Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was brilliant and I would recommend to other students to do one.

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

    • I felt as if the work I was doing was very important for the company

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

    • I was guided all through the year.

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

    • Everyday there was enough work to be getting on with but I was never too busy and didnt feel like I didn't have enough time to do my work.

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

    • I had enough responsibility when carrying out my assay but always had someone there for guidance.

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

    • It will help when returning to university with ability to use materials in the lab.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a really pleasant office to work in

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

    • The organisation of the placement couldn't have gone any better.

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

    • I feel like I learnt a great deal within the year and will take away a lot from this placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I don't feel like there is much likely hood of getting a job there due to downturn in economy

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Alll the students were friends and we all organised many things to do.

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

    • Everything was fine in relation to the money we were paid

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

    • Could have been a little bit better

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Through the social club there were opportunities.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

View More Reviews