Formualtion scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    0.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement as it offered me the opportunity to experience a fast-paced work environment at one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world. I would highly recommend a placement to GSK to any student.

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

    • I feel very valued by my colleagues and am treated as part of the team.

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

    • I got a lot of support and guidance from my supervisors with any issues.

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

    • I was kept busy which I really enjoyed.

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

    • I was given significant 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?

    • I received extensive laboratory and these have developed significantly from being at university. I learnt how to use the theory I was taught at university and apply it to a work environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive and friendly.

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

    • Well run and kept busy.

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

    • I was given training and allowed me to develop.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not that appealing as the process is quite rigorous.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • No the fellow placement students didn't socialise and weren't very mature.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expect London renting prices and a quite town.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Non-existent

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many you had to really find things to occupy your time.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

July 2019

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