IP Student - Analytical Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I found it really worthwhile and interesting.

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

    • I was regularly thanked for my hardwork, made to feel welcome and included and felt like part of a team.

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

    • I was never left to worry. I had support whenever I needed it from everyone. You could ask anyone in the lab or office for help and they would bend over backwards to be supportive.

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

    • There were days where I found I had nothing to do, and other days where I was rushed off my feet, but then thats life.

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

    • I was made responsible for a number of assays giving analytical support to members of my own team as well as those from different departments.

    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'll take a lot from this experience which will help me in my future aims of a PhD.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Some days were quiet, and often people were stressful about deadlines but people are generally very friendly with a wealth of opportunities to socialise.

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

    • At GSK the organisation was very good with only a few mishaps at the beginning. The company they use to hire us (SRG) however were very difficult to get hold of, made numerous mistakes with my cotnract and would make changes to our pay without any communication.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A number of people invested time and effort in my training and development.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I was offered a numbr of opportunities to stay with GSK, and though in the fture I could see myself working there, I believe that I should take my experiences and move on, build on them further and then come back later in life.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was always included.

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

    • The cost of living is generally low, but socialising isn't cheap. With London so close, but on a less than London wage, I found this aspect rather challenging.

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

    • The nightlife in Stevenage is poor, but its the people not the place that make it a good experience. London is close enough to make a good night out every now and then...

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

    • I ran out of time most weeks to fit it all in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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