Industrial Placement student in Therapeutic Oligonucleotides DPU Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The proffessional and personal experiences gathered during that time were amazing. Let me develope as a scientist and as a person.

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

    • I felt like a part of a team.

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

    • The pernament staff was very helpful and supportive. I could always ask for help.

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

    • At some point a project came to a crossroad, so I needed to wait for a decission on where the project is going

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

    • It was an essential part of the project, running parallel to other bits

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

    • Methods, adaptability and experience that will definitely be used by me in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice and relaxed atmosphere, however, everybody knew some work had to be done

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

    • Good communication and everything well organised

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

    • Plenty of trainings and seminars available

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 'Fast Track' available for interested people.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friends I made here will hopefully stay for life

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

    • It was sensible but for a student everything seem expensive

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

    • The town itself didn't offer much. However, London was not too far away.

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

    • There was always something going on.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science

London

June 2013

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