In vitro biology placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing time on placement, and would be happy to do it as a full time job.

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

    • I worked in a very close group of scientists, there was a very good group dynamic which I fitted into and I felt looked after as the youngest member of the team.

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

    • My group leader was very patient and excellent at explaining my role during my placement.

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

    • Some days there was very little work to do and other days there was too much work to do. I think that this is just the nature of the job.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to work completely independantly and be trusted with important administration and daily tasks.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • All the techniques specific to science will help in any future career in life. I learnt many transferable skills (e.g. self confidence) as well.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was open plan and therefore was a very relaxed and friendly environment. There was a good feeling of team spirit as we had coffee and lunch together

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

    • GSK has industrial placement students every year and so they know how best to use the students to help development of new scientists and help progress their own company.

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

    • I was allowed to take part in mentoring with a chemist as well as spending time in other labs upon my request to learn more about the different areas of the company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would be very happy to return to work for GSK, as I really enjoyed my time there. However I would be apprehensive about living so far from where I am originally from

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good group of social students who I lived with and socialised with regularly. However during the weekends a lot of people, myself included, would return home or visit their Universities.

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

    • Living costs in Stevenage were similar/slightly cheaper than I have been used to at home and University.

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

    • There was only one area to go to, a few nightclubs, but I always had a good time there!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Living near London meant I could socialise and explore there. I was able to join the local athletics club.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science

South East

November 2010

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