Fermentation Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, the team I worked with were very supportive but also allowed me to take ownership over tasks given to me.

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

    • I was treated as an equal member of the team

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

    • My manager gave me a lot of support not just with day to day work but also with PhD applications and in writing my dissertation.

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

    • Also had things to do or able to get involved in other projects during quiet times. Also was given the time I needed to work on my uni work.

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

    • Was given a good level of responsibility where I could work on my own projects but still have people to ask for advice when needed.

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

    • The area I worked in was very niche and not something I would have had the opportunity to do if I carried out my masters year at university. However the skills I’ve picked up are applicable to a wide area of industries.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly relaxed atmosphere

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

    • The placement was set up so that I had a lot of support whilst learning the methods and made sure I had enough data to write about in my dissertation

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

    • There were lots of opportunity’s for further development, such as the role of site ambassador

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

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

    • I did apply to their future leader programme but was unfortunately unsuccessful

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of socials were organised between the placement students as well as within my department

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

    • Very expensive

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

    • Worthing is quiet but only a 20 minute rain journey from Brighton which is very lively

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

    • Lots of sports days organised and socials

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2019

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