Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I found the work enjoyable and varied

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

    • I think my colleagues valued my work and respected it

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

    • I could always ask for help but sometimes guidance was a little unclear

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

    • Yes I always had work to do but was rarely overly pressured

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility and often made my own decisions after suitable training

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

    • I think I learnt invaluable skills both specific to the field of work and for my future in general

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very friendly and always sociable

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

    • Generally very well organised although a few things could have been improved such as inductions. Pay roll and HR departments were generally unhelpful and often had errors in their records

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

    • I think te company provided many opportunities for my development and trained me very well

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I would gladly work with them again

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Both students and colleagues were excellent company and provided a good social life

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

    • fairly reasonably priced but not a bargain

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

    • Somewhat quiet, though presence of other students made up for this

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

    • Good number of opportunities to join in outside of work such as sports and visits

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Science

East of England

November 2011

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