Biochemist analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoy my work it was interesting and challenging at the same time

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

    • I was assisted by my colleagues as much as I needed.

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

    • my manager was great and I receive all the support I needed

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

    • the workload varied on a daily basis. I sometimes had a lot of work and other time not so much

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

    • by the end of my placement I was working independently

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

    • the practical skills I gained from my placement are invaluable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • not so fun

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 2/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • the cost of living was actually quite good

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

    • I am not a fan

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

    • I was not spending the weekend there

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

November 2010

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