Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was monotonous and the work was very 'button pushery'. It was a struggle to find enjoyment this year.

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

    • I felt valued for certain things but it was not forgotten that i was a student and there to do the work.

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

    • I was given lots of support from my supervisor in all aspects of the job, i never felt that i could not ask a question. By the end however i was made to feel that i was not really allowed to ask questions.

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

    • The work came in waves. Sometimes the work was very busy with little time left to process data etc and sometimes there would be absolutely nothing to do but sit at my desk.

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

    • I was given responsibility to process the samples and get results but i was not given responsibility to input or lead the direction of the work.

    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 learned more interpersonnel skills working in retail than i have this year. I will take away a few things, like time management, but mostly i pushed buttons all year.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in my office was very nice, we had a great laugh. But when it came to serious chat everyone was just scared of being made redundant. This theme echoed throughout the year.

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

    • The placement was very well organised from day one to the last day. You will have a desk assigned to you, lab coats and safety glasses and a computer to work on from day one.

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

    • There are many online training exercises to complete on your own and some group training sessions provided. The hands-on training was better than anything online.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Throughout the year it seemed that the company was not interested in recruiting new employees and that any current employees lived in fear of redundancy. I am not sure GSK will be recruiting in the near future with all the relocations and realignments going on.

    0/5

    The Culture

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

    • Living next to london was very fun.

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

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

    • There is a sleazy club called Chicago. Definitely worth a pass, beware of the old men in the corner.

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

    • Nothing really work organised. In London you can organise your own thing.

    0/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

September 2013

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