Industrial Placement Governance Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very helpful leaders. The company offers flexible working which makes life much more easy.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The work environment is very supportive and I felt valued during my time here.

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

    • The leadership team and the seniors were very helpful and always ready to help. Very approachable.

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

    • the work graph fluctuated with some days super busy whilst some days very relaxed.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • the responsibility given is limited. I was given some responsibility but I would have appreciated more.

    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 have learnt a lot of skills which will help me in any field for a lifetime. I have developed my IT skills in which I was very weak before the placement year. I have taken a lot from the year and am thankful for this opportunity.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a bit of banter with my close colleagues but there was some lack of unity in the office and at times it gets very quiet

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

    • It was very well organised.

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

    • The firm invested a lot in me for personal developments. I have got opportunities to attend conferences of industry wide level.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Being an international student, I do not qualify for graduate scheme. Though direct entry is a hope

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. The placement students had regular football and other socials.

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

    • London being London was expensive but it was comparatively cheaper being in the outskirts of London.

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

    • Being London, the nightlife was good.

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

    • There were decent opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2019

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