Histologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The work was enjoyable and intresting, the people friendly and the atmosphere nice

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

    • Everyone was really friendly!

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

    • The support was good but there wasn't much guidance towards overall development and the assignment of personal goals.

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

    • Always had enough work to keep me going, sometimes alot but I think thats just rrepresentative of being a real employee - you're not just given small jobs but are actually part of the team

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

    • I was responsible for my own projects but recieved support when asked

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

    • In respect to scientific training it will not be much help in my studies as the experimental methods are not used in my course. But I think Ive learnt alot about what is required of you as an employee and the characteristics you need to exemplify in order to gain better positions in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty relaxed but fairly work focused

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty weel organised though my department seemed unsure of what to do with me in the begining

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

    • I was sent on conferences and had the option to go to lectures, but was lacking more direct guidance from within my team

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There is nothing available in science however the competitive graduate placements in finance/ communications/ other areas of the company are a possible source of employment

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were over a 100 students leading to a university esk feel to the placement - always lots of parties/ social events

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

    • It was okay as we were outside of london but pretty standard for the south

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

    • Locally it wasn't great but London is about 20 minutes away and thats a good night (but long as the trains stop between 1 and 5)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Again lots to do in London, clubs at the gym and social events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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