DMPK scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • My work placement was very interesting and I improved my knowledge in various fields.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were very kind and available.

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

    • My supervisor and manager gave me their help and their support throughout the year. They provided me with all their knowledge, advice and training in order that I gain autonomy and good practical skills.

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

    • Not too busy but enough work

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

    • My responsibility was to produce quality bioanalytical data in order to get relevant results.

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

    • I learned a lot about chemistry, autonomy, capacity to interpret results

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • Many courses and training allowed me to understand and learn lots of things at the beginning of my placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many events were organised throughout the year so the social scene was very good

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

    • The area is located next to London so it was quite expensive

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

    • Only one club in the city but London's clubs were at 20 min by train

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • the main opportunity was to practice sport in the gym centre

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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