Clinical Data Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very valuable experience, made some great friends.

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

    • Really felt like part of the team and not just a placement student. GSK treat you as they do any other employee.

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

    • Regular 1:1 meetings with managers.

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

    • Normally very busy with a range of things to do. Time management is essential.

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

    • Given good responsibilities including management of a small team of people. Can be up to you to find further responsibility.

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

    • Developed really key skills that will be useful at university and in future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Regular social events with the department, everyone is really friendly and is generally relaxed.

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

    • Few problems at the start with laptops but from then on in it was very well organised.

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

    • As a placement student you are encouraged to attend all training and development sessions that permenant employee's attend.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I would be very interested in working for GSK again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of events organised by students and the company.

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

    • London prices are pricey!

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

    • London is such a great place. Loads of things to do. Not enough time to discover it all.

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

    • Several volunteering opportunities offered.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

June 2013

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