Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the balance between lab work and offiice work

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

    • The work I was carrying out contributed a lot to the project but I was not necessarily recognised for that

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

    • I have had a mixed experience with my supervisors, one was not very supportive and didn't manage me very well, the other was the complete opposite

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Due to the nature of lab work some days you will be rushed off your feet whereas other days you won't but there is always writing up and research you can do in the meantime

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

    • After having learnt and shadowed my supervisors to undertake certain skills, I was left to plan my days and carry out the lab work independently with some guidance if I had questions

    4/5
  • 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 have learnt will aid me in my degree and beyond

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Overall it was good, however, very quiet sometimes

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

    • I had a project ready for me to work on, however, a 6 month rotation would have been useful in giving me wider breadth of knowledge

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Courses were available but not necessary implemented or encouraged

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a very successful company to work for and I have applied for a grad scheme within the company

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Networking groups were set up which made it easy if you wanted to get involved in the social scene

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

    • Realtively cheap area

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not a great nightlife, best to go into London

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

    • I got involved in the local hockey team, but I actively went to seek this out

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

June 2012

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