Industrial placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • A stimulating experience of the professional world.

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

    • You really are part of the team, Not just a student on placement.

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

    • If you needed help there was always someone to talk to.

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

    • Very busy, but that made it interesting.

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

    • At times a project depended on my work.

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

    • Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communication have been greatly improved.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but professional

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

    • very well done

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

    • Improvement of interpersonal skills

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The experience has put me in a good position to apply for a job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody was friendly

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

    • Close to London but still affordable.

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

    • Very little

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

    • Yes, sports clubs

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

November 2013

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