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by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging and interesting and there were always opportunities to experience new things and learn new skills

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

    • Very! I was never treat like a student but as another employee and I was asked for my expertise to help solve problems! Some of my colleagues I became very close too and are coming to stay with me!

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

    • I had regular meetings to discuss progress and future work which helped give my placement direction and gave me a high quality project

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

    • Some days it was quiet however the majority of my time it was pretty hectic but in a good way. I needed that work otherwise I'd be bored

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

    • I was given roles and responsibilities that built my confidence but also meant I became expert!

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

    • All of it has helped during my final year project, my lab skills and my writing skills have been essential. I have had to have very little training compared to some students which meant I've got more out of my final year project

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and always lots of gossip, it was like having 3 mums keeping an eye on me!

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

    • Superb, no problems at all!

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

    • If there was something I was interested in I was allowed to do it and it allowed me to experience so much

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definately apply, and my experience will hold me in good stead

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I wasn't in the clubbing scene but living so close to London meant I could go out with friends there instead!

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

    • Mega bucks!!!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Ok, but the clubs had a reputation and were pretty vile! The pubs were great

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

    • Not so much, I joined a badminton club but other clubs were hard to come by!

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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