Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working at GSK however the feeling of being constantly controlled was not conducive to working.

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

    • I did feel valued by fellow IP students however full-time employees very often looked down on me despite having no or very little knowledge in a particular field I had been working on extensively.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lot, sometimes too much. Bear in mind that supervisors are very rarely PhDs and may lack knowledge that you may need.

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

    • Very busy.

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

    • Very little, fortunately I found a field I could take on responsibility for.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A great skill set. Starting with interpersonal skills and finish with cutting-edge science.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun and great atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Literally nothing despite the effort and the results of my work.

    1/5
  • 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
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very little.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • They seemed to get on very well.

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

    • London - pretty expensive

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

    • Don't know, never went out in Stevenage - lived with friends in central London.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not much - lack of time.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

September 2014

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