Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Absolutly valuable

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

    • Really great atmosphere

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

    • Always here when needed

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

    • Depends on the project, but always something to do

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

    • Enough to feel being part of the project and the team

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

    • Autonomy, team work, be efficient under pressure, ...

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere

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

    • A lot of discussions with my supervisors to move on and find different solutions. Large project with varied knowledge used.

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

    • Reflexion, focusing, ...

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I don't want to continue in this field but I thnik there are some chances, especially to get a PhD position

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good atmosphere

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

    • Great for the money earned

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some good events

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Enough to be part of something

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2013

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