Bioanalyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really felt like one of the team and the whole department welcomed me with open arms

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

    • Been on many outings outside of work and even went on a road trip to Wales in a minibus with some of the dept. enjoyed every day

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

    • Help was always at hand if I asked for it

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

    • Some days were hetic others were quiet but I was never bored, if anything a little too busy at times though

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • This was up to me if I wanted to do more I would have asked

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Lots of new skills aquired

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Perfect working balance, lots of time for laughter and play but also plenty of quiet time to get office work done

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

    • A few minor hiccups with project work but all was sorted in the end

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

    • I got out as much as I put in

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Depends on what is availible, currently cutting the buget

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had to go out of town for anyhing good but was worth it

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

    • Expensive and travel is a must as Ware is a tiny town

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

    • You had to go out of town about 4miles to the nearest club and it wasnt massive but beat a 20 mile trip to the nearest city

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of trips to bowling, cinema etc with students and staff

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

July 2012

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