OSD Technologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was quite hard at first but once I gained knowledge my confidence increased.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues, I think they appreciated my can do attitude.

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

    • Training could have been better from the outset, however if I did have a problem there was always someone to help.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes I had too much work sometimes too little, it just depended on what was happening.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilty during my placement which was good

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

    • This is hard to access at the moment, I will reflect on this at a later time

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The people made it.

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

    • As I said before the training could have been better at the start

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

    • See coment about training. However at a personal level they did spend time with you when they had the oppurtunity and very very patient and kind.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I am possibly thinking of a career with GSK.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Nice people

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

    • Rent was expensive

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

    • It could have been better

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

    • Yes. Plenty to do if you set your mind to it.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

June 2013

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