Research Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • 4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • 3/5

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

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

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

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

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Small office <3 people

    1/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Well organised for the most part

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot of training and FTE time

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Lots of reorganisation at the moment and taking on graduates seems to be less of a priority

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • If given a better place to live

    3/5

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

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Stevenage is terrible

    1/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not really, see above

    1/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

July 2013


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