Validation Analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • There was no science in the job which was unfortunate as I am studying a Chemistry degree

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

    • Personally I felt valued but the job itself is clearly not a highly valued one

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

    • Good level of support

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

    • Was relatively inconsistent, existing at the two extremes for much of the time

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a good amount of responsability but some of my training was a bit lacking which meant that I couldn't fully achieve what I needed to.

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

    • I believe this skills I have gained will probably be beneficial to my future but will have no impact on my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • generally a positive, friendly atmosphere

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

    • Could have been better but it certainly could have been worse.

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

    • I do not feel like a lot of time was spent on my personal development but on simply getting the job done.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would hope that my chances of getting a job here are relatively good

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes I got along well with the majority of the other students. My work department were all nice people but I rarely socialised with them

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

    • South coast is pretty expensive as can be expected but the wage was sufficient to live and socialise

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

    • The town itself leaves much to be desired but the nearby city is a lot better

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there was a few

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical

South East

June 2013

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