Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement as I was given more responsibility than I thought and really developed my practical skills which was my main aim for this year.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and treated me as an equal.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I ever had a problem, my supervisor was always willing to help. If she wasn't around, the other supervisors in the lab were also very helpful.

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

    • Some days I was very busy but other days, I was waiting around a bit due to waiting for a reaction to go to completion or if there was a queue on the machines.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot more than I was expecting but that means you get a really good, rounded experience and become more independent.

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

    • I definitely think my practical skills have improved drastically so that will help me in labs next year. I have also learnt a lot on the theoretical side, which will also benefit me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, open atmosphere. Everyone was very welcoming and willing to help.

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

    • The familiarisation day didn't seem that organised but once I actually started my placement, things ran a lot smoother.

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

    • I had a monthly meeting based on my personal development so I could bring up any issues then. Most students are also given some sort of extra responsibility during the year.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would be willing to work here full time but in the current climate, I don't think they are taking many graduates on, if at all. However, I have developed the necessary transferable skills which will help me in any job I apply for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few organised events by the students such as a Christmas Party and lots of house parties throughout the year.

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

    • Cost of living was reasonable, especially for down south. However, drinks were more expensive than I'm used to.

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

    • Basically non-existent, there is only one nightclub which is expensive and not very good. However London is not far so if you were willing to spend the money and organise it, that would be a good night out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few, there are lots of classes at the gym but not much else.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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