IP Process Engineer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Although not what I had initally expected the work was varied and you are treated as a key member of the team almost immediately. Your job role is an important function for the plant and as such the i felt like I contributed a great deal to the sucess of the team.

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

    • The work you complete is important to the plant and as such your collegues value your input. Working in a cross functional team technical knowledge is higly valued.

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

    • You aren't spoon fed and are very much expected to use initative to guide your own learnings/understandings and put them to good use. Always given guidance by manager but definately not supervised!

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

    • working for support for a 24/7 plant meant that the work load varied throughout the year. There were never really quiet periods, but definately times where the workload stretches you.

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

    • Loads! plenty of opportunity to own systems and projects where you become principally responsible for the activites and as such gain alot of people management skills.

    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 placement is not overtly technical and as such wouldn't give you much grounding in terms of helping u get that 1st. But everything you learn proves to be invaluable!!!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Could be very quiet at times. Always a laugh to be had within our team and very supportive when the pressure was on!

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

    • Clear job role that you fill from day one. However, you have to make your placement year what you want it to be as new experiences and exciting activities aren't handed to you on a plate.

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

    • Only really invested in training you need to comokete your job.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Able to apply for a fast track to the graduate scheme is recommended by your manager and the end of your placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depends entirely on your cohort and your colleagues and the company doesn't provide much opportunity.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not far off london prices.

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

    • One club only which gets boring after a while. But very easy to get to places more exciting!

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

    • Again depends on your cohort and not much happens company wide.There are a few site events throughout the year but nothing to write home about.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical

South East

July 2013

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