Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend

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

    • Majority of colleagues very helpful and approachable. Fellow students were brilliant.

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

    • Cannot complain! Made the placement as good as it was!

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

    • Busy is good, and I was given that oppertunity

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

    • Good level of responsibility within reason.

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

    • Fantastic lab based skills developed, including new ones!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Chilled atmosphere, very welcoming.

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

    • Generally well organised. Few hiccups but this is to be expected

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

    • Very dependent on supervisor but in general good investment.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Woulld certainly consider working at GSK again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • People very friendly and always up for doing things.

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

    • A bit expensive but unexpected due to location.

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

    • Not ideal but could be made the most of with a good crowd!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some events organised within the lab.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

August 2018

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