Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It's been a fantastic experience. I learned a lot, met nice people and got much better idea about what I'd like to do in future.

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

    • All my colleagues treated me like a part of the team - not "only a student".

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

    • My supervisor has given me a lot of the support and guidance, while still leaving the space for the independent thinking and ideas.

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

    • Very busy but not overhelmed.

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

    • I was responsible for my own project and was also involved in other activities within the department. I was presenting my data at the departmental meetings and outside of the department to our collaborators. I was also looking for the technical support when having issues with specialised equipment and better solutions to obtain answers from the experiments.

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

    • In addition to all the technical skills that I learned and will certainly be very useful, and the general research experience, I have learned many "transferable" skills, such as presentations, report writing. Also, the placement was important for my personal development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great place to interact with a large number of people, but still not too busy/noisy to concentrate on the work. Lunches with my colleagues (outside the office) were always great for socialising.

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

    • Nicely structured and well organised.

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

    • I was treated the same way as the full-time employees. I received all the specialised trainings, as well as participated in other acitivities, attended the "science days" and had chances to attend no-project related seminars, etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • The current economy climate does not allow for many job offers around. However, there are still some opportunities, although probably more competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the students were living together and socialing together. I have made great friends during my placement. This was also encouraged my the company, as we had the "introductory" day before the start of the placement and so we had a chance to get to know each other.

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

    • Not too expensive in the area.

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

    • Enough pubs and clubs around.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, some people were volunteering in charities in London. And perhaps many more sport or other opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

East of England

November 2011

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