Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was surprised by the relaxed atmosphere that was found in my research group. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful

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

    • I recieved praise on a regular basis from several members of the group for my hard work

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

    • My supervisor could not have been more helpful! If she was unavailable everyone else in the lab would gladly help me with any problems I was having.

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

    • There was no presure to work extra hours. We were allowed to decide how much work we would put in during a day.

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

    • I was fairly quickly allowed to carry out reactions at my own pace and given new targets when I had finished the current set of compounds.

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

    • I feel that I have learned more in my one year at GSK than I did in my previous 3 years at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly in my group. There was a good mix of full-time employees and placement students which led to a good, fun atmosphere

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

    • I always had something to do from day 1. Whether that was training or work, I was never left sitting around doing nothing.

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

    • Sent the students on a 3 day training course in Bristol. My supervisor spent a lot of time making sure I was confident in carrying out any chemitry

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I was under the impression that the company would be relucatant to hire graduates. I think they are now more interested in hiring people with at least a PhD.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We regularly went out for staff meals and drinks in both Stevenage and London

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

    • I was £245 per month which is much cheaper than what I am paying for my current accomodation.

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

    • Stevenage didnt have an awful lot to offer but London was easily accessible by train.

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

    • Regularly went to the gym after work and had plenty time to meet up with friends outside work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

November 2010

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