Bioanalytical Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a good experience on a whole but it did not meet my exceptions in regards to what I would get out of the placement

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

    • I did feel valued at times but on occasions I did not feel as confident within the department as a result of pressure from too much work

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

    • This is an area which put me down during my placement. I did not receive enough time from supervisor at the start to build my confidence which slowed me down. Once I was up and running it was fine but I expected more support from manager in terms of regular meetings/reviews to see how I was doing or coping with work load which seemed too much at times. Initial training and supervision makes an important difference to the whole year

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most days were very busy. Too much work was given and I did not get time to make most of my year in terms of attending conferences or build on career prospects by working in other departments/ getting ideas for future.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It was ok but I would have liked to be given different areas of responsibilities rather than one specific part at all times and too much of it

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

    • I guess I have gained essential skills for life in terms of the practical side as well as on a personal level but it did not meet up to my expectations

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly and lively atmosphere. At times it was dull due to the pressure and workload

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

    • Not as good as I assumed. More effort should be put into ensuring student performance and satisfaction with work throughout the year. Have regular meetings to discuss issues/progress.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Average. More time and effort should be put into student training and development

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not sure at the moment. Would consider applying to company

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social life with fellow students

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

    • very good. due to location rent was not as high.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • pretty poor again due to location

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

    • yes but due to academic work I was unable to make most of time outside work

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

November 2011

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