Industrial Trainee Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Excellent placement, enjoyed it a lot

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

    • I was part of the team

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

    • Plenty of support, when needed

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

    • Very busy but learned a lot

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

    • I was in control of my project and had expert guidance and advice, when required

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

    • Makes me much more competitive in the graduate market

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and relaxed

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

    • Very organised

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

    • Company invested in personal development 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
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we had our own social committee organising socials

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

    • Quite steep - it was in Cambridge

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

    • Not great but acceptable

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

    • The opportunities were endless

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

East Midlands

October 2014

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