Medical Device Supply Chain Support Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was quite enjoyable but very monotomous.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Some colleagues appreciated the work i put in, but I felt my supervisor wasn't appreciative.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • During the first week there was very little direction and guidance. It has taken me a while to settle into the job without much clear directions.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I'm normally quite busy, but i never say no to when people ask me to do things which may give the impression that i'm not busy enough.

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

    • I'm not given much responsibility as i often have to have my emails checked before sending them. Many things I do have to be checked by my colleagues.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've definitely learnt better time management skills. Creating a plan and going forward and sticking with time that i have alloted myself to do each sections.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere is very working type.

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

    • The voerall work placement was alright. I feel they could have given me more responsibility and given clearer directions at the beginning.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel they have invested a bit of time in me, but the department has been very busy so I don't think they have invested everything in me to help my development and growth.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldn't want to have the same job for a career.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have gone out for meals but only a few, this is because I travel by train to work so i'm unable to stay out late due to train times.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost is about right, I'm earning enough to pay for everything.

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

    • I haven't experienced the nightlife at the place where i work.

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

    • There were a few opportunities i had to turn down due to work.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2013

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