BioMolecular Analysis (MALDI MSI) Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I've had a brilliant year! I honestly don't think I could have found a better placement.

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

    • Everyone here was so lovely and welcoming when I first started and it continued through the year. I was treated like a normal team member, not a student.

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

    • My supervisor was always on hand if I needed help or had any questions, but otherwise he was happy to let me get on with the work which was great.

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

    • The workload did vary, but generally there was enough to keep me busy without feeling stressed out.

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

    • The level of responsibility increased from when I had first started and was assisting on projects to being given projects to complete and write up after about 7 months. I think it was the right amount all the way through, I never felt like I had too much, but equally I never felt I was being babysat either.

    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 think my placement has been more valuable than the first two years of my degree by a long way.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is quiet but everyone is so easy to get along with and chat to. Definitely not boring! But still easy to concentrate on your work.

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

    • GSK takes on many students each year so the whole process is well managed. I didn't really have any hiccups at all. They are so used to having students around.

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

    • I went to Sweden for a course in my first month here, and also attended internal courses and external conferences. I was given plenty of opportunities to get out and meet different people within the community which was great.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm planning on doing a PhD so my options are still very much open with regards to future employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As so many students live together there's always house parties and cinema trips going on.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home but in terms of eating, drinking,

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

    • Erm there's a club and a few bars in Stevenage... its easy enough to get to London though for a night out.

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

    • There's a sports club on site.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical

East of England

June 2013

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