Clinical Research Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and am now looking for a similar position.

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

    • Colleagues are very friendly, supportive and approachable.

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

    • Support and guidance is available when required.

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

    • Some days were very busy and some days not very busy - but thats the nature of the role.

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

    • Given responsibility wherever possible.

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

    • I'm now looking for a similar position and the skills I have developed seem highly valuable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant - everyone was quite talkative and approachable but also quite serious when busy etc.

    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?

    • The company invested a lot in training but I missed out on a few opportunities too.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employments are very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quite good.

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

    • There wasn't too many opportunities but there was a few.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science

South East

June 2012

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