Clinical Research Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed most of it

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was treated well by whole dept, like a real employee

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

    • lots of guidance when I needed it

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

    • Most of time I didnt have enough to do

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots of responsibility and trust

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

    • many transferable skills for the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • professional but friendly office

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • well organised but could have been a more even workload

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

    • Lots of training and experiences including visits to other departments and sites

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    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?

    • Fast track form onto graduate schemes

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was a placement student community set up during the year

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

    • London so expensive. I lived at home so didnt go out in the area much

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • nightlife around but I didnt go out there much

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

    • yes, volunteering day

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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