Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • It was good and definatly beneficial for my future careers

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

    • I am only an IP, but I did feel very valuable relative to my role.

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

    • My supervisor was very busy, but I was supported greatly by other memebers of the team

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied from day to day, but never bored and often had just the right amount to do.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility for myself which was good for me

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The chemistry skills and other interpersonal skills I have developed are worth everything in todays job market

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good- the good balance of relaxed and hard work

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

    • Goood, because they have so many IPs theyre prepared

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

    • I have developed as a person so much!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I'd love a job here however there arent many going in R&D at the moment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Theres 150 IPs so good! plenty of friends to make

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

    • VERY expensive, rent was £100 per week and food was easily £30 a week

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • SHOCKING - the one club is AWFUL!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, except we did have a volunteering day

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

June 2012

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