Industrial Placement Materials Science Review
by GSK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.0
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The Company
3.3
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Its been great so far, a really friendly site to work at with lots of interesting work going on.
I felt very much part of a team most of the time. The only time i felt not part of GSK was when activities would run that only full time employees were allowed to partake in. I was given work to do that required independent thinking and challenges for me to get stuck into which made me feel like i was being trusted.
The support was there but it isn't in a very formal capacity, i think improvements could be made. but that varies between supervisors. I know that i could have gone to my supervisor if i was struggling at any point. (sometimes its nice to be asked though!)
Most days were pretty busy but some days were quiet, it depended on what was going on. Theres always time for you to make your own work though. Or even ask for more.
I feel that i was left to work on my project pretty independently which required a lot of responsibility and independent thinking. I was also given parts of other projects to help out on and complete tasks in a way i felt comfortable so i think enough responsibility to fir with my job role
I think the independence of working on a project will help me massively for my final year at uni. The development of communicating with lots of different people for different things will also be of great use.
The Company
Really calm and relaxed atmosphere which made me feel at home instantly, Everyone is very friendly and willing to help. A real feel of team work flowed through my department.
Not massively organised in terms of my individual project but the general IP program was managed well
Not great amounts i could probably have gotten more out of it in terms of experience in developing presenting skills etc.
Flexi Time
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Id like to think i would be able to go back one day. But i have no idea yet!
The Culture
Yes at my site there was 12 but i know they are recruiting more next year 2018/19 and we all socialise often and have lunch together most days.
HIGH!! It was Surrey, but if you spent your money wisely i was able to live a very comfortable life doing all the things i enjoy.
The town the office was in is quiet and expensive but local to my accommodation its more lively and london's not too far away
Yes, you've just got to look or them! lots of sports clubs around
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemistry
South East
January 2018
