Industrial placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement in R&D, with a good balance between laboratory and desk work. There were many development opportunities outside of the normal day to day work, which were enjoyable. There were a few up and downs, with tight deadlines.

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

    • I felt welcome into my department and team. I was given a worth while, important project. Additionally, I was often ask to do favour for different members of my team.

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

    • I was well supported by my direct supervisor, with her providing guidance and assists when needed. Due to the nature of my project, we ended up working together often.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The amount of work I had on increased through out the year.

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

    • The project I was given for the year was important to the department . Due to the number and complex nature of the techniques needed, I was not always able to work independently. But was encourage to when possible.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The large amount of experience with multiple different techniques will assist with both my degree and any future laboratory based jobs. I have also have improved many soft skills, including both oral and written communications.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Overall, the placement was well organised. I was given a well thought through project. However, I didn't always have the necessary access to software packages, which made some tasks challenging.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I attended multiple development days and was taken to a 2 day conference in London.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In R&D, the graduate scheme is very limited and obtaining a direct entry position is challenging.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There wasn't any other young people in the department, therefore aside from the Christmas party and meals, there wasn't much a social scene. However, the within the IP community there was a decent social scene.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living cost are quite expensive, however they do vary between properties. Ware is a pretty small place and therefore, there isn't much aside from pubs and bars.

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

    • There are good bars and pubs, however there is no club in ware itself and one club (pop world) in the neighbouring town.

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

    • There were some opportunity, however you had to put yourself forward.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2018

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