Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a brilliant year, with many experiences and I have made some true friends from it.

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

    • All my colleagues treated me as not just another person in the office/lab but also as a friend. They appreciated the work I did and were also very supportive.

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

    • Support was always available not just from my supervisor but also from other colleagues. I found it easy to approach people on things that I was unsure of and there was always understanding that as a student I would not know everything about the work.

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

    • There was a good balance between work time and time for myself. Rarely was I bored. Sometimes I was very busy but that made the placement more enjoyable and prepared me for the real world of work.

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

    • I was given the responsibility to work independently were possible, However, with some aspects of the job supervision was required.

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

    • Not only did I develop specific scientific skills which will help me in my future career, I have also strengthened my transferable skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office was professional, however that did not make the office a fun place to work.

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

    • Everything was thought of, from seminars to health and safety. No faults at all!

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

    • There was nothing the firm wasn't happy to help with. I was allowed to experience other departments to gain a greater depth of knowledge.

    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?

    • I would happily work with this organisation. Overall they treat their employees well and there is a great scientific buzz.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the students got on well and there was a constant social atmosphere with many social activities going on throughout the year.

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

    • The cost was average - however it would have been nicer if the food in the canteen was slightly cheaper.

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

    • Quite a nice selection of pubs - however they all closed early!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

October 2014

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