Industrial Placement Statistician Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I have had a very good year in the PSC Statistics team. I have work on a variety of projects and medicines.

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

    • Towards the end of my placement I feel like a valued member of the team and my manager is more confident to give me different projects.

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

    • I was given so much support from my manger. They encouraged me to do other activities to benefit my development outside of work.

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

    • There are busy and quiet periods but there is always work to be done.

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

    • When you gain more understanding and skills you get more responsibility.

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

    • You learn invaluable skills that you would not have learnt in an academic environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally there is a good atmosphere - cake helps.

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

    • My manager had a good idea f the level of knowledge I had so gave me work I could do.

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

    • I did some online training to learn how to code. The are other courses I attending throughout the year like soft skills and a simulation course.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I do enjoy working for GSK but I am intrigued to find out how it compares to other companies.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • At the start of the placement the IPs made an effort to get to know each other. It tailors of over the year but that's when you make your closest friends.

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

    • Living was a little expensive but there were many bars and pubs with 2 for 1 to make up for it.

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

    • Nightlife was best in the summer months. The are a number of bars and pubs in Ware.

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

    • Opportunities include STEM work, sports and social, charity work etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2019

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