industrial placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a good learning curve and gave me lots of useful skills for the future.

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

    • I was welcomed into the group as if I had been present years.

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

    • Support was always available.

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

    • My day had to be carefully planned.

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

    • I was given as much was necessary to perform my job.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • All the skills I learned are necessary for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A llively and productive enviornment.

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

    • The company set out well but university was sometimes confused.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A significant amount of time was invested in me.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In difficult times a new building is to be built so jobs may be available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good but lived in different location so didn't experience much first hand.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived in cambridge and got train so became very expensive.

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

    • Nothing not even one club.

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

    • Various activities were organised and were carried out.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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