Scientist, Clinical Pathology Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • thoroughly enjoyed it. dont want it to end

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

    • they helped me out whenever i was in need

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

    • the made sure i fully understood what i had to do. always looking out for me and guiding me if i went wrong

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

    • there are times where i had to stay late because of the workload but it was still brilliant

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

    • a lot but nothing i coudnt handle

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

    • they will be really helpful beyond my placement. i feel i am more marketable than people who have not done a placement year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very engaging.

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

    • well structured

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

    • a lot of time was put into ensuring i received adequae training

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • aplying for a grad programme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • other students very social

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

    • very expensive village

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

    • no nightlife

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • lots

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

June 2013

View More Reviews