Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable experience.

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

    • I felt valued but there is a divide between full time staff and students.

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

    • My supervisor was very supportive and helpful.

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

    • this vaired over the course of the year dependent on projects etc. but I always had something to do.

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

    • Responsible for own experiments but part of a team and you have to work within the framework set.

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

    • Skills and techniques learnt/developed over my placement will be very useful both in university and my later career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet, but sometimes chatty - a good working environment.

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

    • Very wll organised, the first few weeks were slightly disorganised getting everyone settled in.

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

    • We were given lot's of responsibility and given opportunities to learn and develop.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • A very tough industry to get into but there are graduate oppurtunities outside of R&D

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good socially as there are lots of other industrial placement students

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

    • very affordable on the salary

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

    • Not so great in Stevenage, but it's close to London!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are lots of sports clubs at work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

June 2012

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