Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was lot of fun with learning new chemistry and techniques.

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

    • Helpful and friendly.

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

    • Supervisors were great and knowledgeable!

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

    • Starting from a near run in the morning to catch the bus up to coming back!

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

    • When I was transferred to Stevenage from Harlow site, I worked independently and gained more confident in me.

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

    • GSK placement was an excellent place to improve my skills to build a research based career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • cool enough.

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

    • struggle when Harlow site was closed, then it was fine again!

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

    • Whatever chemicals required was supplied by them plus many other requirements were fulfilled.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Great

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We came from India but was mixed up with British, French and all other students.

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

    • Fair enough in according with salary!

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

    • Not so much to speak about.

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

    • Sports club, health club etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2010

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