Chemistry Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience. I enjoyed the work and having fun with my colleagues.

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

    • As I became more competant I was given more responsibility and more freedom around how to approach my work.

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

    • My supervisor was great, can't ask for much more. Some of the managers were perhaps a little weak but still great scientists and always there if i needed help.

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

    • It was variable but generally had plenty to do. Being busy is always better than not!

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

    • I was happy with the level of responsibilty I was given. I was able to plan my work and felt my suggestions and contributions were taken into consideration. There were a lot of personal development opportunities available.

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

    • Increased my knowledge and practical competancy so very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was great. lots of other student, music and the staff were nice

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

    • Can't fault GSK. SRG who were our actual employers were worse than useless

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Opportunities were available to visit departments outside your own area

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

    • They are an appealing company to work for but limited jobs for true science graduates. PhD program is being set up though.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of students meant there was good opportunity to socialise. Stevenage is dire though

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

    • Surprisingly cheap considering you're only 1/2hr from kings cross but surprisingly expensive considering how crap the houses are

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

    • Stevenage has a few awful pub and a club. Avoid. The locals have 11 fingers and toes.

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

    • Various sports clubs affiliated with work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Science

East of England

June 2012

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