Biology Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement. It was hard work at the start but the more I learned, the more I immersed myself in the work and enjoyed it.

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

    • Everyone in the team was very friendly - they had a well established structure for placement students so were used to us being around.

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

    • My supervisor was so helpful - she was so patient no matter how many times I asked the same questions!

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

    • Most days I had loads to do - definitely the same workload as some of the permanent staff but that just meant that I felt valued.

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

    • I had my own independent research project as well as assisting my supervisor and others with their experiments.

    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 know that the lab skills I've gained will be invaluable for my final year project/dissertation and the placement has helped me to decide what I would like to pursue in terms of career opportunities in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun and laughter whilst still getting lots done! It was a great balance for me.

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

    • A two week training programme, followed by one to one support for the rest of the year when needed. The company is used to taking on placement students so the programme worked very well.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's a very competitive company to get into but we have been offered opportunities.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great group of placement students - we all got on really well Definitely made some friends for life!

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

    • Cheaper than I'm used to in London, that's for sure....

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

    • Not the best in the town itself but London is only 30 minutes away so I can't complain!

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

East Midlands

June 2013

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