IP student in Biological Reagents and Assay Development Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Very well organised but not exactly the kind of work I would pursue for more than a year

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

    • A very welcoming group of people, was often involved in meetings

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

    • Supervisor and group manager both very helpful

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

    • Dependent on lab work, could be slow and busy days

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Left to undertake project (which was allocated) and encouraged to come up with own ideas/solutions

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

    • very much, research based

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised, slightly disorganised at beginning due to changing offices

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Given courses and training, was given extra experience in different labs when I asked

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Likely to have a better chance now they know me

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Despite the area, Stevenage

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

    • Cheap to live, expensive to drink

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

    • Both Chigago's and Liquid

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

    • Student-organised

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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