Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and welcoming

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

    • Again, everyone was so supportive and friendly

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

    • Lots of support, if i was stuck anyone would help me

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

    • If i needed more/less to do this was taken into account and my work balance shifted til i was happy

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

    • Enough to make me comforable and not bored but not too much so i was out of my depth

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

    • Amazing experience, really helpful for rest of uni and career to follow

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very social and freindly

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

    • Lots of training and support throughout the year

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

    • Helped me learn new skills and presenation techniques

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    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 would love to work for them in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of students so could mix with them. Also lots of pub lunches with the lab

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not too bad, bit expensive but it is near london

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

    • Not great, but we all made the best of it!

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

    • Lots, gym and sports centre avaliable and also other things like cineam etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

November 2010

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