EHS Placement Student Review
by GSK
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
- 7. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
Overview
Support EHS Department on Industrial Emissions Directive (IED Project) which is a project to address the new environmental legislation using chemical engineering knowledge. Take part in various process safety studies such as Permit to Work GEMBA, MAH Drill Down and Process Hazard Review.
Skills
I have gained a lot of knowledge on many manufacturing processs and unit operation including distillation and drying in a primary manufacturing site. This has advanced what I have learned back at university. I also have strengthened not only my technical skills such as problem-solving and data analysis alongside with soft skills such as teamwork and communication.
Responsibilities
I got to work on a lot of projects in which I worked without any close supervision. I also was given many development opportunities through different projects across different business functions, not only in the department I was working for. This allowed me to expand my skills and knowledge in both depth and breath.
Support & Guidance
I felt very embracing and supportive everywhere I went in the company, no matter it was a process technician, my supervisor, team members or someone high up in the company such as managers and Senior Leadership Team. They were always happy to provide my support and guidance every time I was looking for.
Culture
I would say GSK Montrose make me feel like a family. Everyone is just very friendly and supportive. We treat each other like friends and family. It creates an environment where you can feel very comfortable. No matter where are you from and what background do you have, you always feel welcoming and embracing.
Your Impressions
It was the best placement I ever had. I not only gained a lot of hands-on experience as a chemical engineer and got to explore different business areas, but also took part in many social events such as volunteering and fundraising. The placement also helped me to determine that pharmaceutical is the industry I would like to spend my career at.
Yes
Be competent and prepare your best as it is competitive. But don't forget to be yourself throughout the application process as that what GSK is looking for.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemical Engineering
Scotland
June 2023
