Industrial Placement Student, Respiratory Therapeutic Area 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
3.3
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The Company
3.0
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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
It's a great place to work. Many resources are at your disposal, fast paced and learning is encouraged a lot.
My colleagues were highly educated, most with doctorates. This means that my status in the company has been that of a student. Although I have generated data which is considered by my team, I don't feel as if my work is as important as most of my "colleagues". This is fairly typical for the field of work (R&D) though, I would say.
My team was under a large amount of pressure throughout my placement. Initially, I was given lots of support and guidance by my supervisor. However, towards the end of the placement sometimes there was less time for direct support. However, a good amount of support was still provided by other members of my team where required and my supervisor remained in contact.
Yes. Very busy.
An increasing amount throughout the year, as I became more competent in the skills I needed to work safely.
Immeasurably, I will be far better equipped to study in my final year at Uni and begin any kind of graduate job I choose.
The Company
In and outside of the lab everyone is very friendly and as a placement student I can chat with people outside of science on an equal level. That being said, there is a good work ethic which allows you to get your head down when you need to.
Very well organised. Training up to Christmas and then set deadlines for completion of project etc. You have time frames to work to, set by your supervisor, most of the time.
In the lab, to a great extent. No experiment is too expensive or challenging for you to give a go, provided you have planned it out and discussed with your supervisor. There were opportunities outside of the lab also such as career sessions, CV sessions, scientific seminars. All enriched the experience to a great deal.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
After completing a PhD, I would look for work back at GSK within R&D. I may look for other roles in GSK as a graduate. However, it is unlikely for me to be offered a permanent position here.
The Culture
Excellent social environment with other placement students (approx. 80) on site.
Cheap place to live and socialise (in comparison to Ldn).
There isn't much in the way of nightlife
Yes, the placement student society put on events such as the Tough Mudda. Many colleagues meet for socials in the pub on a monthly basis.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Science
London
July 2018
