Microbiology Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • My placement was a fantastic experience!! the only reason I didn't rate it a 10 was because sometimes each week got a bit repetitive.

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

    • I felt like all my colleagues trusted me 100% and that me being there was an asset to the department.

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

    • It was very easy to go and talk to my colleagues and supervisors about particular tasks or training.

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

    • At the beginning of my placement I found that I didn't have enough to keep my occupied and that once I had finished all the jobs I had been assigned then I was twiddling my thumbs and waiting however, that all stopped after about 2 months and a ballance was reached. Some weeks my work load would increase but not to the extent where I was rushed off my feet.

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

    • Once I had been trained in all the appropriate tasks I was allowed to just get on. I felt completely trusted with everything.

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

    • The skills I have learnt throughout the year will undoubtedly aid me in my final year at Uni and for the rest of my life. Not only have I gained useful practical skills I have also had practice in communication and presentation skills which are always needed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a very professional atmosphere; there was the occasional light conversation but it was clear that most people had a lot of work to do and everyone was respectful of that.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • mostly very well organised.

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

    • I was treated like a regular employee.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I wouldn't think twice about applying for a job with GSK.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Cost of living in the south was very different from what I am used to in the North. I had to adjust to that but I managed.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brighton was a 20 minute train journey away.

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

    • Loads of social and sports clubs in teh area. I joined my local Ladied Football Team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2013

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