Lab scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Interesting work, great facilites.

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

    • Treated as a normal employee

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

    • Support from colleagues, supervisor and manager

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

    • Very busy at times, as was everyone in my group.

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

    • Made many important decisions, especially towards the end of the year.

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

    • Invaluable skills using equipment not possible at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very used to dealing with students. Slight issues with termination.

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

    • Allowed to complete most training opportunities available to permanent staff.

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

    • Flexi Time

    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?

    • Contacts made will help greatly in further but the company is not currently externally recruiting.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 60+ students so great social opportunities. Colleagues mixed with students often too.

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

    • Accommodation and socialising cheaper than where I study.

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

    • Cheesy but great!

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

    • Work and local sports clubs etc..

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

November 2010

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