Process Technologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my year working at the Barnard Castle site, I have been involved in a high profile project which I have found very rewarding and enjoyable.

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

    • One of the best aspects about this placement was the fact that my colleagues did not treat me like a student, I was respected and given the same roles and tasks as permanent members of staff.

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

    • I was given thorough support and guidance to ensure that I achieved the most out of my placement that I possibly could. This helped to give me direction and understand the kind of role that I want to move on to when I graduate.

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

    • I was always given the same amount of work as fellow colleagues, this was a perfect balance to keep me busy. If I ever felt that the level of work was not achievable, I would mention it at a daily accountability board where any issues would be resolved.

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

    • I was given an extensive amount of responsibility, that meant I could flourish in my role and become very familiar with the working enbironment.

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

    • I have developed very good communication, organisational and time management skills over the course of my placement, these will come in very useful when I continue with my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A very social and good atmosphere to work in.

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

    • The placement was well set up and I always had plenty of work to do on an interesting high profile project.

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

    • I was well trained in many different aspects that were useful both in the working environemtn and away from it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

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

    • The graduate scheme available provides a very appealing opportunity which I am very keen to get involved with.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We regularly had evening at the pub and organised charity events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap area to live, only problem being Barnard Castle is relatively remote.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was good as Durham, Darlington and Newcastle were relatively close by.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunites that I could get involved with, these varied from football to mountainbiking.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Science

North East

June 2013

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