DMPK Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable. I learnt many skills that I am sure will help me with my future career.

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

    • I always felt valued by my colleagues and appreciated the reward system they have in place.

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

    • I was given day-to-day contact with my supervisor and felt comfortable going to him if I ever needed support.

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

    • I was generally busy, but there were days when there was a lull in activity.

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

    • I was given responsibility for performing my own assays and reporting my results.

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

    • Even though my placement was slightly different from what I wish to do in the future, the communication skills, responsibilities and the equipment training will be useful for the rest of my degree and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a generally positive atmosphere where I enjoyed going to work everyday.

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

    • The overall placement was set up well, except from some miscommunication from SRG.

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

    • I didn't receive any personal development as such. Though I did take part in a CV writing and interview skills workshop.

    3/5
  • 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
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I enjoyed my time and would not mind working for them again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was definitely a good social scene amongst the many placement students.

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

    • It was relatively okay.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was one club in the city. But easy transport to London.

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

    • There were occasional opportunities to help with charities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014

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