IP Process Microbiologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The work was challenging and varied - although the placement was not the lab based role I had initially expected. Future applicants are provided full details of where their placement will be in the future now. The work always kept me on my toes, there was always lots to do so the days always went quick!

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

    • I generally felt valued throughout the whole office - my opinion was always asked for and I was felt like a part of the team. Occasionally I was spoken down to, but that was more from an individual rather than a team - GSK generally value anyone's opinion.

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

    • I had regular 1 to 1's with my team leader. In these meetings my progress was feedback to me and I could voice any concerns or requests in regards to my placement.

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

    • As mentioned above, I was quite busy!

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, it was always nice when members of staff are surprised that you are student and not an employee!!

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

    • This was difficult, there was few technical skills I learnt that could apply to my degree - but I have achieved some great leadership, project management, etc. skills.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was busy, but there were always staff nights out, charity events, etc.

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

    • Everything ran smoothly, no problems.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I did feel like an employee; my training and skills development was monitored and I had the opportunity to complete some training courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I have been recommended for the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • You could always find something to do at weekends!

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

    • Fairly good, compared to university accommodation I had been paying! The local town was quite cheap, or we could jump on the train to Brighton for a night out (which cost a bit more £££).

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

    • We had a couple of clubs to pick from and a fair array of pubs.

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

    • Yeah I would say so, local clubs and GSK had a football team too.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

September 2014

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